by Krystal Wells, intern at the House of Representatives Can a high school student write a law? The answer may surprise you. Snohomish High school students have been coming to…
Local students pitch reforms to lawmakers
Seattle lawmaker emphasizes citizen-involvement in two measures
State Rep. Gerry Pollet is prime-sponsoring legislation which would guarantee for the first time that the public can comment at local-government and state-government meetings before councils or agencies take their…
Rep. Pettigrew tours South Seattle schools
During the 2012 session, the Legislature allocated funds in support of creative and innovative programs designed to boost student achievement in a handful of struggling schools in South Seattle. On Friday,…
Rep. Tina Orwall’s E-Newsletter for January 21, 2013
Dear Neighbors, On Monday, January 14, the 2013 legislative session kicked off in Olympia with opening day ceremonies and the swearing-in of all members of the House of Representatives. It…
Rep. Tina Orwall’s E-Newsletter for January 21, 2013
Dear Neighbors, On Monday, January 14, the 2013 legislative session kicked off in Olympia with opening day ceremonies and the swearing-in of all members of the House of Representatives. It…