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Senn Receives 2017 Child Health Advocate Award
OLYMPIA – State Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) was recently honored for her legislative work advocating for children’s mental health in Washington state. On Wednesday, November 15, Senn received the...
Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on today’s Supreme Court McCleary order
“When the Legislature adjourned a few months ago, I was confident our education funding plan was adequate to ensure our schools are fully funded. I’m pleased the Court announced today...
Reeves Receives “Legislator of the Year” for Veterans Work
OLYMPIA – State Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) was honored this past weekend for work supporting veterans and their families in her role as a state lawmaker. The Washington State...
Orwall recognized with UW Moya M. Duplica Award
This past weekend, Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) received the UW School of Social Work’s 2017 Moya M. Duplica Distinguished Alumni Award for her many legislative achievements, including expanding access...
Wylie, Stonier seek to limit port campaign donations
OLYMPIA – Citing a local port commissioner race that has seen more than $650,000 in campaign contributions from just two organizations, state lawmakers Rep. Sharon Wylie and Rep. Monica Stonier,...
Statements from House and Senate Democrats on today’s McCleary oral arguments
House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), Education Funding Task Force member “For nearly a decade, the Legislature has worked to fully fund our public schools. We continue building an amply...
Rep. Kloba awarded energy policy certificate
Nation’s evolving energy infrastructure poses challenges, opportunities for states OLYMPIA – State Representative Shelley Kloba, D-Kirkland (1st Legislative District), recently completed a 60-hour energy policy planning course through the University...
Rep. Pellicciotti Takes on Equifax-style Data Leaks
OLYMPIA — With recent data leaks jeopardizing the financial information of millions of Washingtonians, State Representative Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal Way) will introduce new legislation next session to provide assistance and...
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...
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....