We are currently in week 13 of the legislative session, and I would like to give you an update on what we’ve been working on here in Olympia. Last week…
House budget proposal best for schools
The state will step up to its responsibility to educate public-school students and will make sure college graduates are ready for high-demand jobs under the budget proposal released by the…
House doubles up on education
House Democrats unveiled a state budget that funds education without shredding the safety net for kids, seniors, the blind, and disabled – and without resorting to accounting tricks or one-time…
Emergency Impaired Driving Working Group Meeting
Today, Rep. Goodman (D-Kirkland) convened an emergency meeting of his Impaired Driving Working Group. This meeting was called in response to the latest deaths on our roadways at the hands…
Rep. Brian Blake’s Legislative Update – April 9, 2013
We passed the final policy cutoff last Wednesday – the last day thay bills not related to the budgets were considered in committee. Also, the Senate released a budget proposal,…