Thursday, Governor Inslee released his proposal for the 2013-15 operating budget. We expect that the Senate will follow with their own plan early next week, and the House will roll…
Budget and Health Care: Legislative Update
Let’s tell the truth: taxes are low — and education creates jobs
by Rep. Tami Green Some myths never die. Unlike urban legends about what happens when you put a Twinkie in a microwave, myths about government and taxes actually do real…
Columbian: Highest success rate out of all freshmen House Democrats
House Democrats were pleased to welcome nine new members to the Legislature this session, and they didn’t waste any time getting to work. A story in today’s Columbian highlights freshman…
Legislative Update from Rep. Eileen Cody
In my last e-memo, I reported back on some bills we passed during the House of Origin cutoff week. I am proud of these legislative accomplishments and I look forward…
Op-ed by Rep. Van De Wege, Sen. Nelson: We can do more to protect our children
The couch in your living room probably contains cancer-causing chemicals. Those same chemicals are in car seats designed to keep your kids safe. Why? These toxic chemicals are commonly added…