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Takko and Blake inducted into Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame

Earlier this week, the Hunters Heritage Council inducted Sen. Dean Takko, D-Longview, and Rep. Brian Blake, D-Aberdeen, into the Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame. This recognition was presented to... READ MORE

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Bill will cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs

OLYMPIA – A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature on Thursday will make it easier for people in Washington to afford costly prescription medications by capping the out-of-pocket expenses... READ MORE

Rep. Peterson bill would give people access to new ‘abuse-proof’ opioids

OLYMPIA – Last night as President Obama talked about a bipartisan approach to curb the national heroin epidemic, Rep. Strom Peterson (D – Edmonds) introduced a bill to make opioid... READ MORE

House Judiciary Committee scheduled to hear Rep. Laurie Jinkins’ gun safety bill

OLYMPIA – Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D – Tacoma) has introduced responsible gun legislation to help Washington families and law enforcement officers intervene to potentially prevent acts of gun violence. With... READ MORE

Taking aim at the hidden cost of gun violence

The echo of gunfire from violent crime may reverberate through society for years, leaving hidden costs to be borne by communities already grieving for their families, friends, and neighbors. Two... READ MORE

Rossetti hits the ground running

OLYMPIA—Public facilities such as convention centers and fairgrounds would get a boost under proposed legislation by Rep. JD Rossetti (D-Longview). “This is a bipartisan idea to help folks back home,”... READ MORE

Newly Sworn In, Rep. Noel Frame Affirms Dedication to Education with School Visit

OLYMPIA — After being appointed by the King County Council to fill a vacant seat in the 36th Legislative District, State Representative Noel Frame (D-Seattle) quickly took the oath of... READ MORE

Rep. Pollet to propose ending tax loopholes to fund basic education

Olympia –Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) will propose recommendations to close over $170 million worth of tax loopholes in order to help meet our children’s constitutional rights to basic education on... READ MORE

49th District Town Hall Meeting this Saturday from 10 to noon

With the legislative session beginning next week, Representatives Sharon Wylie and Jim Moeller, and Senator Annette Cleveland will hold a town hall meeting to hear from constituents this coming Saturday.... READ MORE

Rep. Kagi at the White House State Education Leaders Convening
Rep. Kagi speaks about Washington’s early learning wins at the White House

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, education leaders from around the country came together at the White House State Education Leaders Convening to discuss education, from early learning to K-12 and... READ MORE