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….
Category: Press Releases
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…
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…
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…