You may remember last year when Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, in response to a question on a woman’s right to choose, said, “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female…
Legislature puts “Legitimate Rape” to bed for good
History Cafe: Seattle’s water system – May 16
And we wonder if we’re up to the challenges of fighting climate change, building rail transit, and creating affordable housing. Our ancestors had to figure out how to bring clean…
Washington gold-medals in pedals
Six years running, or better yet, six years biking, Washington has received tip-top marks in two key biking categories — “Legislation and Enforcement” and “Education and Encouragement.” These distinctions have…
A quick guide to legislation and special session
A special session lasts thirty days, and it’s called by the governor. Technically, lawmakers in the House and Senate could call the legislature into a special session with a two-thirds…
Catch up on Rep. Habib’s April 18 telephone town hall!
Last month, Rep. Habib fielded questions on a wide range of topics from constituents in the 48th Legislative District during a live, hour-long “town hall” discussion, via a district-wide conference…