Caucus peers elect Orwall Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore OLYMPIA – What promises to be a very difficult legislative session will also be very different for state Rep. Tina Orwall, a…
Gavel in Orwall’s hand once again
Legislation would halt deceptive home-mortgage practices
OLYMPIA — Legislation was introduced today to put a stop to abusive practices made possible by disguising home mortgage loans as “business” loans. Sen. Phil Rockefeller, D–Kitsap County introduced Senate…
The Olympian: Rep. Reykdal: Keep eye on closing tax loopholes
South Sound’s newest Democratic lawmaker from Tumwater is keeping up his drum beat for reforming the state’s tax system. Rep. Chris Reykdal won re-election running on tax reform and reaffirmed…
Kilmer, Rolfes bills reduce redundant training for veterans
OLYMPIA — Military veterans who seek civilian employment will not have to repeat training in areas where they are already experienced, under legislation introduced this week by Rep. Christine Rolfes,…
Public-health advocate joins peers in promoting citizen well-being
OLYMPIA – Scores of public-health professionals are in the state capital today, spreading and emphasizing the word about their mission in local communities all across Washington. Sponsored by the Washington…