As more and more Americans hold nontraditional jobs that don’t have benefits attached — think freelance graphic designers or Uber drivers — cities and states are exploring ways to ensure…
Statement from Rep. Nicole Macri in response to White House decision to allow discrimination against transgender students
“Today Donald Trump turned a blind eye to illegal discrimination that threatens transgender and gender non-conforming students’ opportunity to learn, and negatively impacts their health and well-being. Thankfully, Washington state…
House passes strong education proposal
Keeping our promise to one million school kids The House of Representatives voted today to approve HB 1843, a bill that would ensure our schools are fully funded and that…
Water rights, supporting commercial fishing, and telephone town hall follow-up
Water rights and the Hirst decision A recent Washington Supreme Court decision has thrown the building permit process into chaos for some landowners seeking to build on land with permit-exempt…
Rep. Drew Hansen receives City Champion Award.
OLYMPIA – Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has been named by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) as a recipient of their City Champion award. The AWC City Champion Awards…