OLYMPIA – The Washington Kids Ready to Learn Act, sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, received a strong 43-5 vote in the Senate today and is one step closer to becoming law….
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The Columbian
$80 million from capital budget heading to Clark County
Clark County will finally get funding for a much-anticipated list of infrastructure and construction projects after Gov. Jay Inslee signed the $4.2 billion capital budget on Friday.
Legislature approves millions for construction projects in Clark County
OLYMPIA—Last night, just minutes after receiving the bill unanimously passed by the Senate, the House of Representatives passed the $4.18 billion-investment capital budget on a 95-1 vote and immediately sent…
The Columbian
Stonier now deputy whip for House Democrats
Washington state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to a leadership position by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Monday.
Stonier elected to key leadership role in Olympia
OLYMPIA – Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to serve as Deputy Majority Whip by members of the House Democratic Caucus on today. “It’s an honor to be elected by…
Spokesman Review
Washington House backs late breakfast programs at public schools
OLYMPIA – Some Washington public schools would be required to offer free or reduced-cost breakfasts to low-income students even if they arrive just before classes start, under a bill approved…
Seattle Times
More Washington students could get a meal in expanded breakfast-after-the-bell program
OLYMPIA — More Washington students would have access to a morning meal under legislation that overwhelmingly passed the state House on Wednesday.
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‘Breakfast After The Bell’ May Be Coming Soon To Washington State
Wednesday marked the third day of Washington’s 2018 legislative session and the House of Representatives passed its first bill. It would require high poverty schools to offer breakfast after the start…
Stonier’s student nutrition bill first off the House floor
OLYMPIA – In their first floor vote of the 2018 legislative session, the House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at expanding programs that help students from low-income families receive…
The Columbian
2018 Legislative Preview: A short session with a long list of challenges
When the Washington Legislature meets today a central goal will be finishing their work in the session’s 60 days.