House approves bill to protect educators’ self-evaluations
OLYMPIA – A self-evaluation is an opportunity for honest, sometimes critical, reflection and shouldn’t end up outside of a personnel file. That’s why the state House of Representatives approved HB...
Halfway done!
We are halfway done with the 2016 legislative session! We have passed policy cutoff last week and fiscal cutoff last night, which is the final deadline for bills with fiscal...
Washington’s schoolkids to benefit from nursing supervision bill
OLYMPIA – Improving the health of Washington’s schoolchildren was the driving concern behind the state House’s approval today of legislation concerning the supervision of school nurses. HB 1790, sponsored by...
We are better together
If you’ve visited a lawmaker’s office, you’ve probably seen family photos on the desk and awards on the wall from various community groups. It’s nice to get recognized, and even...
Springer bill to increase affordable housing becomes law
OLYMPIA – This weekend, after a long legislative session Gov. Inslee signed House Bill 1223, sponsored by Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, that will increase affordable housing near transit in King...
Gov. Inslee signs Springer bill to help students
OLYMPIA – Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland knows good wine and good public policy. And also he knows that in order to make good wine, or good beer or good spirits...
Statement from Rep. Larry Springer on the House Democratic Budget Proposal
“This budget is good for children, good for families, and good for our economy. It’s responsible and meets our funding obligations. If we do not make investments we cannot get...
House passes Springer bill to increase affordable housing in King County
OLYMPIA – Last night, in a vote of 63-35 the House passed House Bill 1223, sponsored by Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland. “There are not enough affordable homes in the Puget...
Listen to the 45th District Telephone Town Hall
Last week Representatives Goodman and Springer hosted the State Legislature’s first telephone town hall of the year. Under the format, thousands of constituents received a phone call just after 6pm...
Rep. Springer introduces bill to eliminate payday lending
OLYMPIA – Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, knows that current payday lending has been a big problem for consumers. “Our current payday lending system is broken,” said Rep. Springer. “Too often...