Dear neighbors, This session, we tackled major issues facing all our families, including housing, privacy, education, and behavioral health care. We also passed all three budgets—operating, transportation, and capital—before the…
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Legislative Update: Fairness for all schools, standing up for border counties, and participating in your democracy
Dear neighbors, A big part of my job is keeping you informed—and another part of that job is listening to your ideas, questions, and comments. This is a quick update to tell you…
A legislative session that put people first
Dear neighbors, Last year at this time, Washington state was reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, which his our state first. Local small businesses were shutting down, workers were getting laid…
Education, COVID relief, and help for small businesses and workers
Dear neighbors, Thank you to everyone who’s emailed, called, or participated in the 49th District Virtual Town Hall! This e-newsletter is about breaking news on education issues and COVID relief….
COVID relief and health care updates
Dear neighbors, News is happening fast here in Olympia during the 2021 legislative session. I’ll send these e-newsletters–which save taxpayer money since we’re not paying for printing and postage–to keep…
Stonier: Health care, education, and jobs are focus for 2021 session
Vancouver lawmaker re-elected as Floor Leader in the House of Representatives OLYMPIA—Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) said she’ll use her position in leadership at the House of Representatives to put people…
House approves reforms to high school graduation requirements
Corrected: An earlier version listed pathway options from a previous version of the bill. OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill that would remove current barriers…
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…
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….
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…