Dear Neighbors, It has been 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. Orwall’s E-Newsletter for February 22, 2013
Speaker Chopp on workers’ comp, education reform, and transportation
In this week’s report, Speaker of the House Frank Chopp discusses House Democratic priorities, workers’ comp, education reform, and “Connecting Washington,” the ambitious 10-year plan to improve transportation safety, freight…
House committee approves Seaquist’s aquaculture bill
The House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee approved Rep. Larry Seaquist’s (D-Gig Harbor) HB 1894, which would address some concerns with shellfish farming. “I’m focused on three ‘healthies’ – a…
Federal budget cuts could hit close to home
Have you been wondering how “sequestration” might affect us here at home? Unless Congress takes action soon, federal sequestration budget cuts will take effect March 1. While programs like Social…
Greetings From Olympia: An Update from Representative Marcus Riccelli
Celebrating Our Children Good afternoon! This has been an exciting week in Olympia, both for me as a person and for our community. On Monday, I was honored to have…