April 30, 2014 Statement from representatives of the Washington Legislature’s Members of Color Caucus in support of Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard’s call for increased diversity on campus: “Our…
Category: Sharon Tomiko Santos
Feb. 22 town hall discussion
Please join me, Representative Pettigrew, and Senator Kline at a joint town hall for a chance to share your thoughts on the 2014 legislative session so far. We will provide…
House passes bill honoring Kip Tokuda
The House honored an inspirational leader on Tuesday with the passage of House Bill 2776, a bill that will rededicate an education program he was instrumental in creating as the…
Santos bill to fight small business fraud clears the House
The Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday, HB 1674, that gives authority to the Office of Minority and Women’s Business (OMWBE) to investigate fraud and catch…
The DREAM Act
Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos speaking in favor of HB 1817, The DREAM Act.
Town Hall – Saturday, March 23
You’re invited to join Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos with her colleagues, Rep. Eric Pettigrew and Sen. Adam Kline, for the next 37th Legislative District town hall. Date: Saturday, March 23…
Cheaters who rig the system must be punished
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) is responsible for administering a federal program designed to level the playing field for disadvantaged businesses. Unfortunately, some companies are abusing…
Cracking down on fraud
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) is responsible for administering a federal program designed to level the playing field for disadvantaged businesses. Unfortunately, some companies are abusing…
Santos reappointed chair of the House Education Committee
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos was reappointed to chair the House Education Committee for the 2013 legislative session by the House Democratic Caucus. Santos is entering her eighth term as a…
House embraces innovation and collaboration to help struggling schools
Olympia – The House of Representatives took another step towards helping struggling public schools by approving House Bill 2799 Monday afternoon. HB 2799, sponsored by Rep. Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), creates…