OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Department of Health and Human Services says each year nearly 14 thousand kids try tobacco for the first time. A bill in Olympia is trying to…
KEPR: Measure increasing legal age of tobacco sales on its way to fiscal committee
Category: Monica Stonier
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…
TVW: Legislative Democratic Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Democratic Leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the state capitol.
TVW: Legislative Democratic Leadership Media Availability
Senate and House Democratic Leaders gather for their weekly media availability at the state capitol.
KIRO 7: New bill would remove personal objection from measles vaccine
In the midst of a measles outbreak in southern Washington, state legislators introduced a bill that would eliminate personal exemptions for the MMR vaccine. On Monday, health officials said there…
Kent Reporter: Women of color
The Washington State Legislature welcomed one of its most diverse cohorts of elected officials in state history on Monday. The most recent class includes a female majority in the House…
Missed the Saturday town hall? Watch it now!
Legislators from the 49th Legislative District, Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Monica Stonier and Rep. Sharon Wylie held their annual pre-session town hall meeting on Saturday, January 12. As in previous…
The Columbian: Repairing mental health system high on lawmakers’ minds
In the weeks leading up to the 2019 Washington legislative session, lawmakers’ do-to lists only got longer. During the 105-day “long session” that begins Monday, legislators were already expected to…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 49th District Lawmakers Host Town Hall Prior to 2019 Session
WHO: State legislators for the 49th Legislative District: Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Sharon Wylie, Rep. Monica Stonier WHAT: 49th Legislative District Town Hall WHERE: Educational Service District 112 2500 NE…