OLYMPIA—Construction projects across the state of Washington and the 41st District now have the funding they need after the House and Senate passed the state’s $4 billion construction budget. “This…
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House passes strong education proposal
Keeping our promise to one million school kids The House of Representatives voted today to approve HB 1843, a bill that would ensure our schools are fully funded and that…
A look at our 2016 budgets
Budget Overview In our closing e-newsletter of the 2016 session, I want to share with you a little about the operating and capital budgets and how they work together to…
How did your priorities fare this session?
With special session wrapped up, and the supplemental budget on its way to the Governor’s desk, I want to respond to YOUR questions. Below is a quick update on the…
An Update from the Legislative Session
Today is the final day of the 2016 regular legislative session. However, with agreement on a supplemental budget still in the works, it seems likely that we still have a…
Teachers, traffic, town hall, and more
We are halfway through this year’s legislative session. Bills that have been passed by the House or the Senate now are sent to the other body for consideration. Other bills…
Budget Update: Education and Social Safety Net from Rep. Senn
Well, we made it! With the passage of the 2015-2017 operating budget and a new 16-year transportation package, the House and Senate have finally adjourned for the year. By closing…
Legislative Update from Rep. Tana Senn
Social emotional learning needed for our children Education and mental health stand out as two of the most important issues facing the legislature this session. In an effort to address…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Bipartisan bill meshes education and mental health
OLYMPIA–Incorporating social and emotional learning into academic preparation is the focus of new legislation proposed by two Mercer Island lawmakers. The bills, sponsored by Sen. Steve Litzow and Rep. Tana…