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...
Telephone Town Hall – Media Advisory
Who: 45th District Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland and Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland What: Telephone town hall When: 6 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 29 Where: 45th Legislative District and Olympia...
Wine, public policy and jobs – a trifecta!
If there are two things State Representative Larry Springer knows, it’s good wine and good public policy. And he knows that in order to make good wine, or good beer...