Dear Neighbors, The 2014 Legislative Session started last week, and included a rare first-day vote, Governor Inslee’s first State of the State address, and several public rallies. It looks like…
Rep. Tina Orwall’s E-Newsletter for January 22, 2014
Rep. Pollet introduces ‘Right-to-Know Amendment’ to the Washington Constitution
Citizens and the press would be guaranteed access to public records from the governor’s office, under an amendment to the Washington State Constitution that state Rep. Gerry Pollet is prime-sponsoring…
Rep. Orwall’s Legislative Update for January 22, 2014
Dear Neighbors, The 2014 Legislative Session started last week, and included a rare first-day vote, Governor Inslee’s first State of the State address, and several public rallies. It looks like…
Making childcare a safe place
On May 2 of last year, five-month-old Baby Eve died of SIDS in a Seattle Childcare called First Nest. But the story doesn’t start there. Twelve years ago, another infant,…
Statement from Rep. Kevin Van De Wege on House passage of the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act
“For the third time, a majority of the state House agreed that we don’t have to choose between our families’ health and their safety. The Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act…