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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... READ MORE

Rep. Doglio: State budget held hostage and Washington schools pay price

There’s a bipartisan agreement on the state’s capital budget, but the Republican-controlled Senate refuses to pass it. Check out my op-ed in The News Tribune to get the full story.... READ MORE

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Washington state House Democrats ask Congress to find a solution to keep DACA recipients here

OLYMPIA – This week, all 50 members of the Washington state House Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell requesting that Congress take action in... READ MORE

Lawmakers push Washington State University to stand up to hate

Olympia – Several lawmakers signed on to a letter with House Higher Education Committee Vice-Chair Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle), asking Washington State University to take concrete action to stand up... READ MORE

Statement by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien), chairman of the House Environment Committee, on settlement of PSE rate case

“I congratulate Puget Sound Energy, the Sierra Club, and the other signatories to today’s multiparty settlement for taking a big step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change. This... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with Representative Christine Kilduff set for September 30

Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 Where: Lakes High School Library, 10320 Farwest Dr.... READ MORE

Rep. Beth Doglio Recognized as Outstanding Legislator

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) has received the 2017 Outstanding Legislator Award from the Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts for her dedication to improving the Public... READ MORE

3rd District legislators respond to shooting at Freeman High School

OLYMPIA – Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting today at Freeman High School:... READ MORE

One Washington: Lawmakers come to Grays Harbor on first stop of rural development tour

ABERDEEN—More than a dozen state representatives, including Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, came to the Rotary Log Pavilion for the first stop on a listening tour in timber and... READ MORE

3rd LD Legislators to host September 13 mobile office event

MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Sen. Andy Billig, State Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli What: Mobile office event When: Wednesday, September 13, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Where: Give It A... READ MORE