Dear Friends: Last week was another busy week in the legislature, but also a week with moments of reflection and remembrance. On February 13, members of the House and Senate…
Rep. Freeman Cosponsors the Washington State DREAM Act
Representative Roger Freeman (D-Federal Way) is cosponsoring the Washington State DREAM Act, which would make higher education more affordable for Washington students seeking citizenship. “These students grew up here, they…
‘Kelsey Smith Act’ featured in KIRO TV news story
Prime-sponsored by state Rep. John McCoy, the “Kelsey Smith Act” contained in House Bill 1897 would require wireless-telecommunications providers to provide call-location information for cell phones in an emergency. Such…
Boost for high-tech start-ups gets green light in House committee
Washington state would play a stronger hand in competing with Silicon Valley and other high-tech hot spots in attracting entrepreneurs who launch companies and create jobs, under a bill approved…
Rep. Riccelli on House passage of his student advisory committees bill
Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D – Spokane), passed his first piece of legislation in the state House of Representatives today. Riccelli is the 3rd Legislative District’s newest House member. His bill,…