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Lovick appointed to education and budget committees

OLYMPIA—Lawmakers have voted to appoint Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) to the two committees at the heart of the challenge facing Washington state: how to fully fund our public schools.... READ MORE

Capitol Ideas: Rep. Brian Blake interview

On June 24, Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) was interviewed by the House Democratic Caucus Broadcast Coordinator, Dan Frizzell, for Capitol Ideas. Rep. Blake talked about jobs, fisheries, the timber industry,... READ MORE

What does it take to reenter society after prison? The new Reentry Council is looking for answers.

What does it take to reenter society after prison? The new Reentry Council is looking for answers. OLYMPIA –Governor Jay Inslee recently appointed members to the newly created Washington Statewide... READ MORE

Lovick: Let’s work together to create jobs, fund our schools and fix traffic

OLYMPIA—Newly appointed Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) said he’ll work with lawmakers from both parties on problems that affect all of our families. “Education, jobs and transportation matter to everybody,”... READ MORE

Blake to serve on multi-state fisheries panel

OLYMPIA—Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives, Frank Chopp has appointed 19th District Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) to the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force, replacing former Rep. Dean Takko. The... READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Farrell on oil train derailment in Oregon

The following is a statement from Rep. Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle) on the June 3, 2016 oil train derailment in Oregon. Rep. Farrell sponsored The Oil Transportation Safety Act, which passed... READ MORE

Readying young people for careers in maritime industries

May 26, 2016 Readying young people for careers in maritime industries SEATTLE – Today Representative Eric Pettigrew (D-Seattle) joined Port of Seattle Commissioners and maritime businesses to launch a new... READ MORE

Funding coming for bus line connecting Browne’s Addition, SCC, University District and Gonzaga

OLYMPIA – In a year full of tough negotiations and an extended session, passing a supplemental transportation budget with funding for the Spokane Central City Line was Rep. Marcus Riccelli’s... READ MORE

Gov. Jay Inslee with Ricky Garcia, inspiration behind Ricky's Law HB 1713, and his best friend Lauren Davis, who worked with prime sponsor Rep. Eileen Cody to pass the bill into law.
Substance Abuse Treatment Changing Under Ricky’s Law

OLYMPIA – Substance abuse and chemical dependency issues have grown in Washington, effecting families all across the state with far too many people knowing someone who suffers from drug addiction... READ MORE

Spokane Representative’s “Apple a Day” Provides Funding for Local Schools

  OLYMPIA – As more families and cafeterias move toward convenience in the kitchen, the art of scratch cooking and providing access to fresh fruit, vegetables, and other nutritious foods... READ MORE