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WSU Academic Building Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Capital Budget (HB 1115) passed by the Legislature this year included $54.6 million for the WSU Academic Building at the Everett University Center to house current and projected degree... READ MORE

Statement from Rep. June Robinson on Boeing opening plant in China

OLYMPIA – Rep. June Robinson (D-Everett) released the following statement in response to Boeing’s decision to open a completion and delivery facility for the 737 model in China. “I am... READ MORE

Mukilteo Rep. Peterson’s statement to Boeing: Don’t send middle-class jobs to China

OLYMPIA – Last Friday, The Seattle Times reported that Boeing is “close to reaching a deal with the Chinese government to open a 737 jet completion and delivery center in... READ MORE

Statement from Seattle area legislators regarding the educators’ strike

The following statement is from Representatives Farrell, Pollet, Walkinshaw, Santos, Pettigrew, Tarleton, Carlyle, Ryu, Kagi, Fitzgibbon, and Bergquist, and Senators Frockt, Pederson, Jayapal, Kohl-Welles, Chase, and Hasegawa. “The Seattle educators’... READ MORE

Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-32 Aaron Barna
Statement from Rep. Cindy Ryu on the fatal shooting by police in Pasco

We have a problem in America, and in Washington state, with violence and death. I support the governor’s decision to have the state’s attorney general review the county prosecutor’s decision... READ MORE

Innovative new building could save taxpayers $880 million dollars

This video is fun to watch. It’s a backhoe taking down a parking garage where the new 1063 building will go up–the future home of the State Patrol headquarters and... READ MORE

Brady Walkinshaw joins widow of killed dairy worker outside Darigold to fight for new safety regulations

OLYMPIA – Yesterday Rep. Brady Walkinshaw (D – Seattle) joined Washington dairy workers and their advocates outside Darigold headquarters in Seattle and committed to fight for stronger, smarter workplace safety... READ MORE

Rep. Pat Sullivan, D-47 Aaron Barna
Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan

Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on Rep. Ross Hunter’s appointment as director of the Department of Early Learning: “The House Democratic Caucus has always been a leader in... READ MORE

Good news for higher education in Washington state

Cutting tuition for all students Years ago, college students worked every summer to save up for that year’s tuition. You can’t do that anymore. Your average college student could work... READ MORE

Two minutes will change your mind about high-stakes testing

Five minutes could restore the hopes and dreams of 2,000 career and college-bound students. By Rep. Chris Reykdal (D-Tumwater) I hope you are spending some quality time with your friends... READ MORE