Friends and neighbors, At this point, I think you all are aware that Washington was facing significant budget challenges during this year’s legislative session. With a shortfall of $12 billion…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Statement by Rep. Gerry Pollet Applauding the Washington Supreme Court and Calling on Legislature to Release Investigative Reports of Legislative Misconduct
OLYMPIA – “Our constituents have a right to know who their legislators meet with and what legislators promise to whom, as I’ve always believed and acted,” said Rep. Gerry Pollet,…
Report for End of 2018 Legislative Session
Dear 46th District neighbors, The 2018 Legislative Session began with high expectations for a short 60-day session. With a new Democratic majority in the State Senate, we could pass legislation…