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Sawyer bill to end cycle of family poverty signed into law
OLYMPIA – Services, programs and organizations focused on poverty will better coordinate and expand their efforts to address “intergenerational poverty” thanks to a bill signed into law today by Gov....
Governor signs Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—This morning, in his conference room packed with lawmakers, advocates and supporters, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act into law. Washington was one the first states in...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Inslee to sign Equal Pay Opportunity Act Wednesday
Governor Jay Inslee will sign House Bill 1506, the Equal Pay Opportunity Act, this Wednesday, March 21st, at 10:30 a.m. The bill signing ceremony will be held in the Governor’s...
Reeves Childcare Law Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Increasing the affordability and accessibility to childcare has been a top priority for Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, in the 2018 Legislative Session. Today, Governor Inslee signed a...
MEDIA ADVISORY – 48th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall
Who: Sen. Patty Kuderer, Rep. Joan McBride, and Rep. Vandana Slatter – The 48th Legislative District legislators representing parts of King County including part of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Inslee to sign Access to Democracy bills
Who: Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila) What: Bill signing with Governor Jay Inslee When: Monday, March 19 2:30 p.m. Where: Foster High School – 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168...
Rep. Kristine Lytton announces retirement from Washington Legislature
OLYMPIA — Since first being elected in 2010 as a state representative for the 40th Legislative District, Representative Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, has been an advocate for children, education, and tax...
Democrats’ plan cuts taxes, balances budget and increases reserves
OLYMPIA — The Legislature adjourned today after passing a balanced budget plan that will provide property tax relief while leaving a healthy reserve fund for future emergencies such as wildfires...
MEDIA ADVISORY – 33rd Legislative District Telephone Town Hall
Who: Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall & Rep. Mia Gregerson –The 33rd Legislative District delegation representing part of King County including SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and part of...
State budget includes big boosts to financial aid, career training, computer science slots
OLYMPIA – Over the next four years, thousands of additional students will have the opportunity to afford college thanks to a major commitment by state lawmakers to eliminate the funding...