By state Representatives Dean Takko and Brian Blake, and State Senator Brian Hatfield A lot of people in Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and other Columbia River counties are swamping a state agency…
Steps toward economic recovery in Snohomish
Washington was one of 46 states facing budget shortfalls this year, as fallout from the national and global recession continues to cause drops in employment and corresponding spikes in demand…
The need to move forward on health care – by Rep. Eileen Cody
I’m excited that national health care reform finally passed — not because that means our work is over, but because Washington state will get more freedom to innovate and more…
Retire-Rehire Program Abuse
The Seattle Times has a great story on the use of the “retire-rehire” provision in state law that allows someone to retire, and then be hired back by the state…
Community and technical college trustees honor Rep. Phyllis Kenney for her commitment to equity in higher education
SEATTLE – At a time when a college degree is an increasingly necessary stepping stone to a good-paying job, access for many is challenged by rising costs and higher demand….