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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... READ MORE

Google Map: The true numbers behind the Democratic and Republican education plans

Democrats and Republicans have endorsed competing plans to fund education and satisfy the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. Both sides agree additional revenue sources are needed to meet the state’s... READ MORE

Renewed bipartisan push gives hope to nearly 16,000 high school seniors

OLYMPIA – Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the Washington state House of Representatives are once again calling for immediate approval of HB 1046, which would delink high-stakes standardized tests as... READ MORE

State Republicans’ tax plan could hit Eastside property owners hard.

OLYMPIA – Households along much of the I-405 corridor would see a sharp property tax increase as a result of the state Republicans’ K-12 education funding plan. The Senate Republican... READ MORE

State Republicans’ education funding plan shortchanges 1.1 million students

Democratic plan a clear win-win for students, middle class families, and small businesses

OLYMPIA – Washington State Senate Republicans are holding firm on claims that their budget invests more money towards public schools while providing tax cuts for 83% of taxpayers despite nonpartisan... READ MORE

New law to reduce distracted driving signed by governor

TACOMA – A bipartisan effort by state lawmakers to target distracted driving received the governor’s endorsement today. The Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act updates the 2010 state law... READ MORE

Goodman DUI legislation signed into law

OLYMPIA – Washington’s DUI laws have been strengthened thanks to legislation signed by Governor Jay Inslee in a ceremony in Tacoma earlier today. House Bill 1614, sponsored by Rep. Roger... READ MORE

Women will now have more consistent access to birth control

OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1234, which will allow women to receive 12 months of birth control at one time, giving women greater... READ MORE

New accommodations for pregnant workers become law

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today signed legislation providing new protections for pregnant women in the workplace. Senate Bill 5835, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, will ensure that... READ MORE

Legislation to protect victims of abuse signed into law

OLYMPIA – The vulnerable in our communities are better protected against abuse thanks to two bills signed by Governor Jay Inslee earlier today in Olympia. House Bill 1163 and House... READ MORE