In the wake of the McCleary decision and in the shadow of legislative cutoff, some lawmakers are championing new legislation to meet the demands of our state’s education budget and…
Could closing oil company tax loophole fuel education funding?
The rise and fall of the middle class
How can we make the middle class stronger and reduce the rising tide of inequality? That’s a question being asked not only here in Washington state, but across America and…
Rep. Gregerson’s legislative update
Dear Neighbor, It’s nearly mid-session in Olympia and I wanted to introduce myself as your new state representative from the 33rd Legislative District. For me, the last few weeks have…
Official oyster and waterfall in the works
Not everything is problem-solving and budget-writing at the Legislature, and while those are huge elements when it comes to defining our state, so is giving official status to elements in…
Rep. Morris to host telephone town hall with Rep. Lytton, Sen. Ranker
Who: State Reps. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, and Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island (40th Legislative District) What: Telephone town hall When: 6–7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb….