Greetings from Olympia! Last week was our second major cut-off – bills had to get through their committees by last Friday (unless they are considered “necessary to implement the budget”)…
Rep. Kevin Van De Wege’s statement on House passage of the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act
“Last night, a majority of the state House agreed that when it comes to toxic chemicals, we can’t continue to put people’s health unnecessarily at risk. “The Toxic-Free Kids and…
House Unanimously Passes Rep. Freeman Legislation to Aid Injured Firefighters, Police Officers
The House of Representatives unanimously approved Representative Roger Freeman’s (D-Federal Way) legislation to ensure firefighters and police officers who are catastrophically injured in the line of duty are cared for….
House advances Tharinger’s ‘age wave’ measure
In less than a decade, over 30 percent of Washington state’s population will be over the age of 65. This rapid demographic shift is being called the “age wave,” and…
Rep. Freeman to Host Community Social Gathering on March 16th
Representative Roger Freeman (D-Federal Way) will host a community social gathering on March 16 to discuss the 2013 legislative session. See flyer below for details: