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Kilduff Passes New Laws to Fight Discrimination
OLYMPIA – Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, has led the charge on identifying and ending discrimination still on the books in Washington state. This year, Kilduff passed two new laws...
Ryu: New state tourism effort means jobs
OLYMPIA—During the Great Recession, funding ran dry for the state’s tourism board. Now, lawmakers and stakeholders are being appointed to a new statewide tourism authority to boost efforts to bring...
Reeves Appointed to Task Force Charged with Addressing Child Care Costs
OLYMPIA – State Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, is recognized in Olympia for spearheading legislation to increase affordability and access to childcare this year. Because of her efforts, Reeves has...
Rep. Javier Valdez appointed to Pesticide Application Safety Work Group
OLYMPIA – Pesticide application is an important public health and workplace safety issue. This year the Legislature passed SB 6529 creating a work group, charged with reviewing data to help...
Senn Receives 2018 Champion for Children and Youth Award
OLYMPIA – State Representative Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, was recently honored for her work advocating for policies and investments to promote positive outcomes for children and youth. On Tuesday, April...
One Washington: Lawmakers host rural summit in Port Angeles on May 10
OLYMPIA—Lawmakers and leaders from near and far, including Speaker of the House Frank Chopp and state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, are scheduled to come to Port Angeles on...
You’re invited: Rep. Lovick hosts telephone town hall and coffee chats
OLYMPIA—All residents of the 44th Legislative District are invited to participate in a telephone town hall and two coffee chats, both hosted by Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek). “Listening to...
Blake to serve on orca recovery task force
Last week the Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives, Frank Chopp, appointed Rep. Brian Blake, D-Aberdeen, to the Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force. Southern resident orca whales are...
Rep. Gerry Pollet sets new standard for public records disclosure; becomes first legislator to publicly release his 2018 legislative session calendar
OLYMPIA – Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) is the first state legislator to make his complete legislative session calendar available on-line for the public and news media. “I believe nothing is...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 22nd LD Telephone Town Hall Next Tuesday
Who: Sen. Sam Hunt, Rep. Beth Doglio, and Rep. Laurie Dolan – The 22nd District legislators represent part of Thurston County, including Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the unincorporated communities of Johnson...