OLYMPIA – Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to serve as majority floor leader by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday. “It’s an honor to be elected by…
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Student Loan Bill of Rights wins legislative approval
OLYMPIA – Legislation expanding consumer protections for Washington’s 800,000 student loan borrowers is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the state House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support on…
MEDIA ADVISORY – 49th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall TOMORROW
Who: Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Monica Stonier & Rep. Sharon Wylie – The 49th Legislative District legislators representing part of Clark County including part of Vancouver What: 49th legislative district…
Stonier bill to ease regulatory uncertainty for craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries approved
OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at reducing some regulatory uncertainty for Washington’s small business breweries, wineries, and distilleries passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 98-0. The…
House passes bill limiting campaign contributions in all port races
OLYMPIA—A measure aimed at leveling the playing field for all port races in the state passed the House of Representatives earlier today on a unanimous vote. “It’s about fairness, transparency…
Stonier’s student nutrition bill wins Senate approval
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….
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…
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…
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…
My op-ed in Fortune on protecting gig workers
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…