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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...
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...
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:...
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,...
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...
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...
Middle Class Childcare Bills Pass House
OLYMPIA – Priority legislation from Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, to increase affordability and access to childcare passed the House before cutoff, sending the legislation to the Senate and moving...
Washington House passes bill to ensure opioid overdose reversal medicine is available at public schools and college dorms
The Washington House of Representatives adopted a bill today which would ensure that the opioid overdose reversal medication, naloxone (also known as Narcan), will be available at public high schools...
Peterson legislation provides next step to fight opioid epidemic
OLYMPIA – As Washington state continues to battle the opioid crisis, Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, is once again advocating for legislation to require drug manufacturers that sell drugs in Washington...
Opioid Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Legislation Passes House
OLYMPIA – The scourge of opioid use disorder is affecting every corner of Washington state. Rep. Eileen Cody, D-West Seattle, is taking on the epidemic through new legislation requested by...