Getting things done requires compromise In wanting to serve as your state representative, I’ve focused on a stronger education system for our kids, building an economy that works for everyone…
Category: Kristine Reeves
Federal Way Legislator Kristine Reeves Appointed to Veterans Committee
OLYMPIA – State Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) has been appointed to a committee to study military and veterans’ issues that makes recommendations to the Legislature for changes to state…
Update on the education plan, budget, and my vote against property taxes
Education Funding and the Budget When you sent me to Olympia, I’ve knew that my mission was to focus on several areas important to our district: Fully funding education, Taking…
Federal Way Representatives Open District Office
FEDERAL WAY – State Representatives Mike Pellicciotti and Kristine Reeves have opened a district office in Federal Way to serve as a primary point of contact for state legislative matters…
Reeves: Government shutdown puts thousands of families at risk
OLYMPIA—Senate Republicans introduced a budget that would raise property taxes $5.5 billion across the state and made cuts to social safety programs, such as the Housing and Essential Needs program which keeps…
7 days before a government shutdown
What a shutdown means to you For months I’ve told you that Democrats and Republicans must come together to negotiate a budget that fully funds K-12 education. That’s why I’m…
An update on education funding and budget negotiations
It’s been over two weeks since Olympia concluded the regular legislative session and began a special session, which was necessary due to the Legislature’s inability to agree on a final…
Governor signs “Wounded Warrior Shared Leave Act” into law
OLYMPIA – New state employees who are uniformed service members, veterans, and their spouses now have access to a newly created shared leave pool thanks to a law signed by…
End of regular session, Sound Transit 3, and Gold Star License Plates
Where we stand on education funding in the budget When I came to Olympia, I made it clear that my top priority is fully funding education. That’s why you sent…
Rep. Reeves Fights for STEM Classrooms, Senior Center in House Capital Budget
OLYMPIA – House leaders unveiled their construction plan for the state yesterday, which covers community and local government projects requested by state agencies and elected lawmakers. Federal Way projects championed…