Speaker of the House Frank Chopp was given the Washington Coalition for Open Government‘s highest award Tuesday evening. The Ballard Thompson Award is given to the state legislator who demonstrated…
Speaker Chopp is open government champion
ASK TINA
Watch Rep. Tina Orwall respond to constituent emails on teacher COLAs (Cost of Living Adjustments), and on Initiative 594, which would require criminal and public safety background checks for gun…
Session update from Olympia!
Dear friends and neighbors, Greetings from Olympia! We’re already one-quarter of the way through this legislative session, since two weeks have quickly passed. Thank you to all who have e-mailed,…
Morrell continues work on mental health reform
Last year, Rep. Dawn Morrell championed several pieces of legislation to ensure that people suffering from mental illness get the health care attention they need. This year, Rep. Morrell is…
Dunshee listens to student ideas for reforms
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….