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Construction budget brings big projects to 28th District
OLYMPIA – After weeks of negotiation, the House and Senate have agreed to a supplemental capital budget that provides major project funding in the 28th legislative district, championed by Rep....
Governor signs Kilduff bill allowing tax-free savings accounts for persons with disabilities
OLYMPIA – After receiving overwhelming bipartisan support in both the state House and Senate, the ABLE Act was signed by Governor Jay Inslee in a public ceremony yesterday. In attendance...
Rep. Pollet’s work secures first in the nation consumer protections for e-cigarettes and “vape” products.
OLYMPIA – Washington will become the first state in the nation to ensure e-cigarettes and “vape” products are labeled with health warnings and nicotine content. “Washington is taking a big...
Kuderer’s first bill signed by Governor Inslee
OLYMPIA – State Representative Patty Kuderer’s first bill was enacted into law today when Governor Inslee signed HB 2425. The bill changes all references of “massage practitioners” to “massage therapists”...
New construction budget builds classrooms and housing
OLYMPIA—Construction workers around Washington state will be busy after the passage of a new state capital budget to build classrooms, mental health facilities and affordable housing. “This budget puts people...
Rep. Jim Moeller’s statement on why he voted against the 2016 supplemental budget
“It was with no small amount of agonizing that I decided to vote against the 2016 supplemental budget deal reached over the weekend. I appreciate all the hard work that...
New College Advising Coming to Bremerton
OLYMPIA – Chair of the House Higher Education Committee Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) secured funding for new college counselors and advisors for Bremerton High School and its feeder middle...
Why we’re still here
Another legislative session has come and gone, but we’re once again in special session. Why are we still in Olympia? Unfortunately, the legislature did not come to an agreement on...
Neighborhood kids stay in neighborhood schools thanks to bipartisan legislation
OLYMPIA – With mere hours left in the 2016 legislative session, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to increase eligible educational space for students across Washington state. The bill, HB 2985,...
House sends educational opportunity gap bill to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – After several attempts in recent years, a high-priority bill for House Democrats aimed at closing the educational opportunity gap is heading to Governor Inslee for his signature. The...