Hello friends and neighbors, It has been an honor to represent you this year, and I look forward to continuing to work for the needs of our district and our…
A Final Update on the Legislative Session
Rep. Bergquist’s Legislative Update: Operating Budget passed; no government shutdown
As you may have heard, we managed to avert a government shutdown by passing the 2017-2019 operating budget late last night, so I figured I would send you a quick…
Legislature passes landmark bill to help children, youth and families succeed
Legislative News from Representative Ruth Kagi (D-Seattle) June 30, 2017 Legislature passes landmark bill to help children, youth and families succeed OLYMPIA – The way government is organized signals its…
Washington state Legislature passes comprehensive paid family and medical leave insurance program
OLYMPIA – Late Friday evening, Washington lawmakers passed a historic bipartisan legislation that will provide paid family and medical leave benefits to working Washingtonians. The bill is the result of…
Shutdown averted – here’s what’s in the new state budget
Dear Friends & Neighbors, We are expecting to pass an agreed upon operating budget late tonight. It makes a historic investment in our K-12 system, keeps us from laying-off over…