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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...
Sexual assault victim support bill package proposed
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the House Public Safety Committee considered two measures that are part of a package of bills proposed by members of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Best Practices...
Farrell, Rivers leading bipartisan effort to curb distracted driving
OLYMPIA – A bill aiming to make Washington’s roadways safer by banning the use of handheld devices while driving has been introduced in the state Legislature. Rep. Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle),...
Bipartisan committee sends mental health recommendations to Governor Inslee
OLYMPIA – The bipartisan Select Committee on Quality in State Hospitals has agreed on preliminary recommendations for improving Washington’s mental health care system. The eight legislators on the committee sent...
State Rep. Pellicciotti files bill to punish sex trafficking, sexual abuse of minors on first day in Legislature
OLYMPIA – Mike Pellicciotti (D – Federal Way) was sworn in on Monday as a State Representative. Within hours of taking his oath of office, he filed his first bill. ...
Pair of Paid Family and Medical Leave bills announced in Olympia today
Earlier today Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) and Rep. June Robinson (D-Everett), with members of the Washington Work and Family Coalition, as well as parents, workers, business owners and other...
Orwall and Lovick to preside over House of Representatives
OLYMPIA—If you watch the House of Representatives debate and vote on legislation, chances are the lawmakers holding the gavel will be Reps. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) or John Lovick (D-Mill...
Keiser and Robinson to roll out Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation tomorrow
At an event by the Washington Work and Family Coalition tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 10, Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) and Rep. June Robinson (D-Everett) will roll out their bills on...
Looking forward on education funding
Seven months ago, eight lawmakers representing each legislative caucus were asked to examine nine outstanding questions related to the basic education funding problems that remain and make recommendations to the...
Rep. Vandana Slatter appointed to 48th District seat
OLYMPIA – Last week, at a meeting of the King County Council, Representative Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) was appointed to represent the 48th Legislative District in the Washington House of Representatives....