OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1714 by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-49th) on to allow school districts more flexible timelines for implementing grant money received from the Financial…
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House passes Stonier bill guaranteeing sanitary conditions for workers who menstruate, lactate, or express milk
OLYMPIA – Barriers to well-paying jobs were removed today with the passage of HB 2266. Sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) HB 2266 ensures that all employers in the state…
House passes Stonier bill establishing independent prosecutor
OLYMPIA—If an independent state agency is being set up to prosecute police violence, it only makes sense to also set up an independent prosecutor to handle those cases, says Rep….
It’s time to enact simple majority for school bonds (HJR 4203)
February 25, 2019 The Arlington Times: Arlington schools bond falls again; can’t clear super majority hurdle; a look at how precincts voted February 23, 2019 The Arlington Times: Arlington schools…
It’s time to put an end to high stakes testing (HB 1599)
January 30, 2019 Standardized tests, when used appropriately, can be an effective tool for school administrators and public policymakers when making education policy decisions. Unfortunately, several years ago lawmakers decided…
Washington’s sex ed laws need an update (HB 1407)
It’s always exciting when people from back home engage with their state lawmakers in an effort to make positive change in their communities. And that’s especially true when students get…