Press Releases

• Reeves introduces ‘Fair Share Health Care’ proposal | January 23, 2019

  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… READ MORE

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  Black members form Black Caucus on MLK Day | January 21, 2019

  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… READ MORE

• Rep. Kristine Reeves elected deputy majority whip, Vice Chair on two committees | January 18, 2019

  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… READ MORE

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  State Legislature welcomes one of the most diverse cohorts on record, including women of color | January 15, 2019

  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… READ MORE

• Childcare Tops Legislative Priorities for Rep. Kristine Reeves | December 12, 2018

  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… READ MORE

• Reeves Appointed to Task Force Charged with Addressing Child Care Costs | May 7, 2018

  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… READ MORE

• Textbook Stipend for Gold Star Families Signed Into Law | April 2, 2018

  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… READ MORE

• Reeves Childcare Law Signed by Governor | March 19, 2018

  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… READ MORE

• First Responder Military Leave Fix Passes Legislature | March 7, 2018

  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… READ MORE

• Middle Class Childcare Bills Pass House | February 12, 2018

  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… READ MORE