1.20.18 – The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have sparked a long overdue conversation about sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. State legislatures across the nation are examining their workplace policies and practices, and taking steps to ensure all employees are safe at work.
Here in Olympia, the House approved House Concurrent Resolution 4413, which will create a Unified One Table working group. This working group will help the House and Senate reshape our policies and practices so that lawmakers, legislative staff, lobbyists, reporters, and guests are safe from harassment while at our state capitol.
1.19.18 – Last night, the Legislature finally approved a much-needed capital budget on a strong bipartisan vote. The state’s capital budget is one of the best budgets for Clark County that we’ve seen in a long time.
Investments in the Clark County Historical Museum, the WSU Vancouver Life Sciences Building, and Bridgeview Education and Employment Resource Center are long overdue.