Print Associated Press House votes to ban holding phones while driving (Farrell) Senators seek return of protections for whistleblowers Port of Vancouver votes to extend oil terminal lease Oregon sees another…
Listen to Rep. Peterson’s interview with KOMO News radio on Drug Take Back

Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) talks with KOMO News about his Drug Take Back Act and the potential impact on the opioid epidemic.
Legislative update: “Wounded Warrior Shared Leave” and our town hall final reminder!

“Wounded Warrior Shared Leave Act” passes House! As you know, doing right by our uniformed servicemembers and our veterans is one of my top priorities in Olympia. That’s why I’m…
Goodman government efficiency bills pass House

OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House considered two government efficiency measures sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), and both bills were approved with strong bipartisan support. Rep. Goodman’s Small Claims Court…
House approves Farrell measure strengthening state’s distracted driving law

OLYMPIA – Legislators in the state House of Representatives voted today to advance legislation that strengthens current distracted driving laws and supports law enforcement protecting the public from dangerous habits…