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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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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),... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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. ... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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.... READ MORE