OLYMPIA – Lead causes serious social-emotional, developmental and cognitive harm in children. It also damages the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. House Bill 1551, sponsored by Rep. Gerry…
Category: Gerry Pollet
Legislative Update: An Update on Education Bills & More
Dear friends and neighbors, We’ve now just finished week six of this year’s legislative session. For the past week, my fellow legislators and I have been debating various bills on…
Pollet bill to reduce lead in cookware heads to the Senate
OLYMPIA – Lead has been shown to harm the cognitive, social-emotional and physical development of children. It can also harm the emotional, cognitive and medical health of adults. There are…
House passes Pollet bill to protect Washington students in online college programs.
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives passed legislation that will ensure online, out-of-state institutions must meet the same transparency requirements as Washington higher education institutions. Current law allows for…
In The News: Pair of proposed bills would offer free community college to eligible Washington students
“Washington ranks among the lowest states in the country in terms of the number of residents who apply for federal student aid to fund a postsecondary education. And community colleges…
Funding special education, tuition free community college, and a drop in town hall.
Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session started on January 8th and I am back working on issues like removing the cap on special education funding and creating a “Washington…
Legislative Update: Stay Involved in 2024, Important Resources, & Town Hall TONIGHT!
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is just mere days away. Last month, I convened with my colleagues in Olympia for Committee Assembly Days, a crucial pre-session time…
Comment on a lid over I-5 in U District plus Neighborhood Safety
Friends and neighbors, Last month, I met with Mayor Bruce Harrell’s public safety team and local business owners who have been victims of crime. It was important to listen to…
Recognizing Tribal Sovereignty & Our Partners in Governance
Friends and neighbors, With October nearly over, we are only 10 short weeks away from the 2024 legislative session! November is American Indian Heritage Month. In this email, I would…
Helping our neighbors with substance use disorder
Friends and neighbors, We all want communities that are safe, vibrant, and supportive as we raise kids, pursue careers, or grow old. Unfortunately, people and communities across the state, and…