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Frame: State government shutdown disastrous for region
OLYMPIA — Despite two special sessions, Democrats and Republicans are no closer to a budget deal to avert a government shutdown. Negotiations have failed to result in a compromise with...
Newest House member receives committee assignments
OLYMPIA— Newly appointed to fill the 46th Legislative District seat vacated by former Rep. Jessyn Farrell earlier this month, Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), is spending time in Olympia getting updated...
Premera will continue offering health plans in Grays Harbor
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) announced that Premera Blue Cross has decided to continue offering individual health plans in Grays Harbor County in 2018. The plans...
Slatter introduces legislation to align Washington with 2015 Paris climate agreement
OLYMPIA – Recently proposed legislation would strengthen Washington’s commitment to combating climate change. House Bill 2225, sponsored by Rep. Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) would align Washington state’s greenhouse gas emission limits...
King County Metro launches summer youth program
OLYMPIA – King County Metro recently launched their summer youth program to provide kids and teens with easier access to public transportation. The program is similar to a pilot project...
Governor signs Stanford bill boosting railroad safety
OLYMPIA—A new law written by Rep. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) addresses several dangerous problems faced by railroad workers. “Safety for railroad crews is not just about trains and worksites,” Stanford said. ...
Milton, Pacific Get Interurban Trail Improvements from Legislature
OLYMPIA—Thanks in part to leadership from Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal Way) on the House Transportation Committee, Milton and Pacific will receive funding for Interurban Trail projects much sooner than previously...
Statement by Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island), chairman of the House Higher Education Committee, on proposal to end public funding of The Evergreen State College
“We are not going to end public funding of Evergreen, or any other public university, because of student protests.”
Statement by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien), chairman of the House Environment committee, on President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement:
“The Paris Agreement was an unprecedented coming together of nearly every nation in the world to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through nationally-determined targets. It represents rare unanimity among...
Rep. Christine Kilduff opens district office in University Place
OLYMPIA—Residents of the 28th Legislative District will have a new local office in University Place to share ideas or concerns with Rep. Christine Kilduff (D-University Place) and her staff. As...