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House passes Peterson legislation to ban lunch shaming

OLYMPIA—Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved legislation to ban school lunch shaming and ensure access to healthy meals for Washington’s students. House Bill 2610, also known as the Hunger-Free Students’... READ MORE

House passes McBride sponsored bill addressing the use of dangerous chemicals in food packaging

OLYMPIA – Perfluorinated chemicals are found in fast food wrappers, microwave popcorn, and butter wrappers. They get into the food we eat, and they get into our bodies. Health concerns... READ MORE

Kilduff Bill to Address Release of Violent Individuals Passes House

OLYMPIA—In response to recent stories about a scheduled release of a violent individual at Western State Hospital, Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, passed legislation to help prosecutors and law enforcement... READ MORE

House passes a set of Rep. Hudgins sponsored bills aimed at securing Washington’s elections

OLYMPIA – For democracy to flourish, people must have faith that elections are fair and the outcomes are legitimate. Without this faith people become disillusioned, they lose confidence in the... READ MORE

House narrowly passes Youth Voter Registration bill

OLYMPIA—After a contentious debate on the House Floor earlier today, a measure to allow 16- and 17-year olds to pre-register to vote was finally sent to the Senate on a... READ MORE

Automatic voter registration measure passes House of Representatives.

OLYMPIA – Rep. Zack Hudgins’ (D-Tukwila) automatic voter registration measure was voted out of the House of Representatives today. “I firmly believe you get better government when you have better... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Sawyer announces legislative coffee hours

Who: Rep. David Sawyer, legislator from the 29th Legislative District representing part of Pierce County including South Tacoma and part of Lakewood and Parkland What: Drop-in neighborhood coffee hours When:... READ MORE

Lawmakers from around the state came to Aberdeen's Rotary Log Pavilion for the first top of a rural development listening tour. From left to right: Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-24th District), Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-36th), Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-32nd), Rep. Strom Peterson (D-21st), Rep. Brian Blake (D-19th), Rep. Nicole Macri (D-43rd), Rep. Noel Frame (D-36th), Rep. Mike Chapman (D-24th), Rep. Jake Fey (D-27th), Rep. Tana Senn (D-41st), Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34th) and Speaker of the House Frank Chopp (D-43rd). Photo by Linda Barnfather, courtesy of the Washington state Legislature.
Chapman: Lawmakers making quick progress on rural jobs

Rural manufacturing tax break gets hearing on Feb. 16 OLYMPIA—Legislation to help create jobs and boost development in timber and farm country is moving forward in the House and Senate,... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Town hall meetings in Bremerton, Poulsbo with 23rd Legislative District lawmakers

Who: Rep. Sherry Appleton, Rep. Drew Hansen, and Sen. Christine Rolfes, the legislators from the 23rd Legislative District representing part of Kitsap County, including Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, Silverdale, and... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Town hall meeting with 27th Legislative District lawmakers

  Who: Rep. Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey, and Sen. Jeannie Darneille, the legislators from the 27th Legislative District representing part of Pierce County, including Tacoma, Ruston, Browns Point and... READ MORE