OLYMPIA—The new capital budget (House Bill 1102) passed by the state House and Senate invests a record-breaking amount to build public schools, colleges, affordable housing and mental health facilities. In…
OLYMPIA – In one of her first efforts as Whatcom’s new state representative, Rep. Sharon Shewmake brought together power producers, utilities, and consumer advocates to find common ground on legislation…
OLYMPIA – At just 15 years old, Charles Adkins of Everett found himself homeless. He finished high school with the support of a local nonprofit and ultimately received a full…
OLYMPIA – A thorny problem that literally cuts through the heart of Lynden is moving toward a win-win solution. State Rep. Sharon Shewmake is pushing for funding in the state…
OLYMPIA – More students will be able to complete their community, technical, or tribal college education in less time under the terms of a bill sponsored in the state House…
OLYMPIA — In a move applauded by Washington’s dairy industry, lawmakers in the state House gave a unanimous thumbs-up to Rep. Sharon Shewmake’s bill that will allow in-state dairies to…
OLYMPIA — For her first bill as Whatcom’s new state representative, Rep. Sharon Shewmake managed to bring together electricity producers, utilities, and consumer advocates to find common ground on legislation…
