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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...
Civics Education Law Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Washington high school students are getting a lesson in civics education soon thanks to a new law sponsored by Rep. Laurie Dolan, D- Olympia. HB 1896 requires high...
Rep. Hansen chosen Legislator of the Year by the Washington Student Association
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s largest higher education advocacy group, the Washington Student Association (WSA), recently named Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) its 2018 Legislator of the Year. The organization, which...
Textbook Stipend for Gold Star Families Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA – Under a new law passed by Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, Gold Star family members are eligible for a bit of relief from the high cost of college...
Gov. Inslee will sign Cesar Chavez Day bill on Saturday in Yakima
(Scroll down for Spanish version) Gov. Jay Inslee will sign a bill to recognize Cesar Chavez Day as a state holiday during a celebration in Yakima on Saturday morning. Chavez,...
Governor signs changes to Spokane County commissioner elections
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed the Responsible Representation Act into law today, a bipartisan bill changing the way large counties elect their county commissioners. House Bill 2887, sponsored by...