Originally published on 10/13/17 in Fortune. From Amazon and Microsoft to Expedia and Intel, my home state of Washington is headquarters to many of the world’s leading technology firms. The…
Category: Monica Stonier
Renewed bipartisan push gives hope to nearly 16,000 high school seniors
OLYMPIA – Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the Washington state House of Representatives are once again calling for immediate approval of HB 1046, which would delink high-stakes standardized tests as…
Stonier bills revived in legislative special session
OLYMPIA – Two bills aimed at expanding school nutrition programs and protecting student loan borrowers from predatory business practices gained new life in the Legislature today during the first…
What a ‘Families First’ budget looks like
Families first. That is the driving principle behind the House Democrats’ proposed budget. People in Vancouver have asked us how we can improve education, make college affordable, create thriving communities,…
49th District Telephone Town Hall Tuesday, March 21 @ 6:30 PM
Who – 49th Legislative District Delegation: State Senator Annette Cleveland, State Representative Sharon Wylie, and State Representative Monica Stonier. What – Telephone town hall meeting. When – 6:30 – 7:30…
Stonier’s Breakfast After the Bell wins House approval
OLYMPIA – Hungry kids will be given opportunities to eat nutritious meals in the morning at school if a bill approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday becomes law….
Stonier’s student loan ‘Bill of Rights’ approved by House
OLYMPIA – Students paying off college debt will have additional consumer protections against scams and other harmful business practices if a bill approved by the state House of Representatives on…
Student loan reforms pass House budget committee
OLYMPIA—Student loans are now essential for most blue collar and middle-class students trying to earn a college degree. Two ideas to help students get fair deals on those student loans…
Urgent action needed on school funding!
Your Voice in Olympia I am extremely pleased and honored to once again be serving as a voice for Southwest Washington in the state Legislature. Thank you for giving me…
Let’s honor Dr. King by ensuring every child has opportunities to learn
Rep. Monica Stonier’s speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. (text as prepared) Last year, I had the honor of listening to a close friend of Dr. Martin…