OLYMPIA — They may be the new kids in town, but these lawmakers haven’t wasted any time getting down to business. Beginning early last session the freshmen House Democrats have…
Freshmen push for long-term solutions and tax reform
Legislature approves Legacy Biomass bill
OLYMPIA – Rural jobs and environmental quality will both be furthered under a bill approved on Tuesday by the Washington State House of Representatives. Under Senate Bill 5575, regulations set…
House budget keeps passenger ferries at Colman Dock
Olympia – A group of Puget Sound lawmakers is looking to ensure passenger-only ferries continue operating in the Puget Sound. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) is working with Rep. Drew Hansen…
Reps. Haigh, Finn statement on the death of Ed Johanson
Washington State Park Ranger Ed Johanson was killed in a head-on vehicle collision on Friday in Kitsap County. Following is a statement by Rep. Kathy Haigh and Rep. Fred Finn…
Haigh saves vital funding for small high schools in House budget
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, it seemed a done-deal; high schools with less than 300 students would have their budget cuts to a point that many of them would be…