OLYMPIA – Addressing those workers whose only health care option is Medicaid due to lack of employer-sponsored health insurance option, Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), announced her Fair Share Health…
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Black members form Black Caucus on MLK Day
OLYMPIA – On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the five black members of the House of Representatives established the Black Caucus, recognizing black leadership within the state legislature. “Standing on…
Rep. Kristine Reeves elected deputy majority whip, Vice Chair on two committees
OLYMPIA – Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, was elected to serve as deputy majority whip by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Thursday, January 17. “Our state has made…
State Legislature welcomes one of the most diverse cohorts on record, including women of color
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature welcomed one of its most diverse cohorts of elected officials in state history on January 14. The most recent class includes a female majority…
Childcare Tops Legislative Priorities for Rep. Kristine Reeves
OLYMPIA –Building off last year’s success at pushing priorities of working families at the state legislature, Federal Way Representative Kristine Reeves announced her “Working Moms” legislative agenda for the upcoming…
Reeves Appointed to Task Force Charged with Addressing Child Care Costs
OLYMPIA – State Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, is recognized in Olympia for spearheading legislation to increase affordability and access to childcare this year. Because of her efforts, Reeves has…
Textbook Stipend for Gold Star Families Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA – Under a new law passed by Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, Gold Star family members are eligible for a bit of relief from the high cost of college…
Reeves Childcare Law Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Increasing the affordability and accessibility to childcare has been a top priority for Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, in the 2018 Legislative Session. Today, Governor Inslee signed a…
First Responder Military Leave Fix Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Military service members in the National Guard or other branches of the Armed Forces often end up in civilian jobs that have irregular or nontraditional work shifts, such…
Middle Class Childcare Bills Pass House
OLYMPIA – Priority legislation from Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, to increase affordability and access to childcare passed the House before cutoff, sending the legislation to the Senate and moving…