Every year, Snohomish High school students come to Olympia and meet with lawmakers to discuss legislation. “They spend a lot of time and energy to research their ideas,” said Rep….
Dunshee listens to student ideas for reforms
Mr. Schwartz goes to Olympia
Do you need a fancy suit or law degree to make a difference in Olympia? Nope and nope. Citizen-activists make a difference here every day. Take Jeff Schwartz — a…
KPLU: Bill Would Make Washington The First State To Mandate Paid Vacation Days
Last Friday, I testified before the House Labor & Workforce Development Committee on my paid vacation bill – HB 2238. This bill will ensure hardworking Washingtonians receive the paid time…
Liias, Fain, Pettigrew and Manweller introduce bipartisan technology R&D incentives renewal
Sen. Marko Liias, D-Mukilteo, Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, Rep. Eric Pettigrew, D-Seattle, and Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, introduced legislation in their respective chambers that would renew and extend research and…
Haigh reform would help timber communities and schools
Legislation by Rep. Kathy Haigh (D-Shelton) would stop penalizing public schools in timber communities when it comes to basic education funding. “This is a common-sense reform that reflects our common…