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House votes to save schools from the “Levy Cliff”

1/26/17 Update How much funding could your local public schools lose if HB 1059 doesn’t pass the Senate soon? Click on your city in the map below to find out.... READ MORE

Rep. Roger Goodman working to protect vulnerable adults, domestic violence victims

OLYMPIA –Last week the House Public Safety Committee approved two of several public safety bills sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), chair of the committee. Rep. Goodman has a strong... READ MORE

Fully Fund Education NOW. No more delays.

As newly-elected members of the House of Representatives, we are proud to join a group of Democratic lawmakers who are committed to fully funding our public schools. We come from... READ MORE

48th Legislative District Town Hall

Who: State Sen. Patty Kuderer, State Rep. Joan McBride, and State Rep. Vandana Slatter (48th Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting When: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Saturday, January 28th Where: Redmond City Hall, City Council... READ MORE

48th Legislative District Town Hall

Who: State Sen. Patty Kuderer, State Rep. Joan McBride, and State Rep. Vandana Slatter (48th Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting When: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Saturday, January 28th Where: Redmond City Hall, City Council... READ MORE

Rep. Tana Senn introduces legislation to help students gain social and emotional skills, reduce summer learning loss

OLYMPIA – Rep. Tana Senn is looking out for kids who need a little extra help with the bill she introduced today (HB1518) to increase the availability of social emotional... READ MORE

Seattle Representative Gerry Pollet proposes treating tax exemptions like budget line items

OLYMPIA – While education is constitutionally underfunded and children’s classrooms are overcrowded, the state offers hundreds of tax exemptions that account for hundreds of millions of dollars, with little to... READ MORE

Labor Committee hears Paid Family and Medical Leave bill

This morning, the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard testimony from parents, business owners, health care experts, community leaders, and representatives from the Washington Work and Family Coalition on... READ MORE

Rep. Pellicciotti seeks to close lobbying “revolving door”

OLYMPIA – In an effort to stop elected and high-ranking government officials from immediately entering into corporate lobbying firms, Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal Way) has proposed new legislation to stop... READ MORE

36th Legislative District Town Hall

Who: State Sen. Reuven Carlyle, State Rep. Gael Tarleton, and State Rep. Noel Frame (36th Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Sunday, January 29 Where: Ballard High School Why: To meet... READ MORE