January 13, 2012 The 2012 session of the Washington State Legislature began Monday, pretty much the way the last session ended: with legislators focused on the economic challenges facing our…
Bill to expand youth voter registration options attracts support
OLYMPIA – Over 40 percent of voters in Washington state register to vote when getting their driver’s license, something that was made possible thanks to passage of the state’s “motor…
Rep. Liias Washington White Board – Are consumers being gouged with texting rates?
Speaker Chopp gives opening day remarks to kickoff the 2012 legislative session
Speaker Chopp addresses the House Floor on issues such as job creation, education funding, and marriage equality on the opening day of the 2012 segislative session.
Pettigrew and Litzow announce education-reform measures
Today Sen. Steve Litzow of Mercer Island and Rep. Eric Pettigrew of Seattle announced two education-reform bills intended to improve student achievement and close the educational opportunity gap by…