OLYMPIA –The Washington House of Representatives has passed legislation ensuring online, out-of-state institutions seeking to enroll Washington residents must adhere to the same student consumer protections as Washington higher education…
Category: Gerry Pollet
Passing policy cutoff and helping local governments pay for services
Friends and neighbors, Right about now, you may have seen and heard news stories about bills that have “died” in the legislature. That’s likely referring to our first deadline of…
Preventing school layoffs and supporting kids’ needs
Friends and neighbors, We owe it to our kids to provide them with the best, most supportive education possible. We have not yet achieved that goal. It is unconscionable that…
Investing in Special Education and Traveling Town Halls
Friends and neighbors, I have long fought for fully funding our state’s special education needs. Specifically, I have fought to eliminate the cap on special education funding. I believe capping…
We want to hear from you! Join our 46th district town hall meeting on Thursday, January 9th from 6-8PM at North Seattle College Auditorium
Friends and neighbors, Your 46th District Legislators are getting ready to begin a new legislative session on January 13th. As we prepare, please join Senator Javier Valdez, Representative Darya…
Town Hall Update, Election Year Restrictions, and Protecting Consumers.
Friends and neighbors, Since you last heard from me, we’ve had a slight change in the location of our in-person town hall on Wednesday at North Seattle College to the…
Thank you for supporting our students!
Friends and neighbors, During the legislative session, I was privileged to hear from many of my constituents about a host of issues. In particular, you reached out to my office…
Pollet Cookware, Lead Reduction Bill, Signed into Law, Prioritizing Public Safety
OLYMPIA – Lead contamination poses a significant threat to public health, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children and immigrant communities. Recognizing this urgent concern, Governor Inslee signed House Bill…
School Funding and Access to Naloxone
Friends and neighbors, Some of the most critical issues facing the legislature this session included funding for schools – especially special education – and responding to the fentanyl and opioid…
Legislative Update: The end of session, concerns about initiatives and getting lead out of cookware.
Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is drawing to a close tomorrow. We have taken action on numerous important issues, including housing, the fentanyl and opioid crisis, climate change,…