OLYMPIA— Legislation protecting Washington’s children from lead in their school’s drinking water is headed to the Governor’s desk. On Sunday, April 11, House Bill 1139, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet, (D-46th…
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Breaking news on vaccinations and COVID relief
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast in Olympia right now. This is a quick update on four items that are of huge interest to all of our families and communities: New…
House passes Pollet bill to protect students from lead contamination
OLYMPIA—On Thursday, March 4, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that protects Washington school children from lead in drinking water. House Bill 1139, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet,…
Continuing the fight against COVID-19 and Stopping Sexual Harassment on College Campuses
COVID-19: What comes next Flattening the curve is only a precursor to reopen Washington. I’ve been working with colleagues to develop The Washington Corona Action and Recovery Plan (“WA Care”) with steps and criteria to reopen our economy and schools without a devastating rebound of COVID-19. Experts suggest that…
Graphics show why the stay home order was needed
Friends and Neighbors, Washington State has life and death public health policy choices to make. We were leading the nation in making some of these choices, but a review of…
Why the “Stay Home-Stay Safe” Order Is a Necessary, Life and Death Decision
Washington State has life and death public health policy choices to make. We were leading the nation in making some of these choices, but a review of models shows why…
Legislature passes first in the nation ban on “pass the harasser” on college campuses
OLYMPIA – The Washington state Legislature passed the first state law in the nation to end “pass the harasser” or “pass the predator” among Washington’s colleges and universities on Monday,…
UPDATE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Friends, We understand the concern surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and want to share the most up-to-date and relevant websites and contact information regarding this disease. King County is the epicenter of…
House passes Pollet bill to protect students from lead in drinking water
OLYMPIA—On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect Washington school children from lead in drinking water. House Bill 1860, sponsored by Rep. Gerry…
House Committee Tackling Corruption, Fraud, Self-Dealing in “Special Purpose” Local Governments
WHO: House Local Government Committee, State Auditor, others WHAT: Work session on reforming special purpose district governance WHEN: Friday, January 17 at 10:00 am WHERE: House Hearing Room D, O’Brien…