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Group of House Democrats sends letter to Inslee supporting acceptance of refugees
OLYMPIA – Today a group of 18 House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Inslee commending his leadership in the potential resettlement of thousands of families and orphans from war-torn...

Rep. Steve Bergquist elected to House Rules Committee for 2016
Renton State Rep. Steve Bergquist was elected by his colleagues this week to a seat on the House Rules Committee, the group that has the final say over which bills...

Monday, November 23
Print Associated Press 19 Whatcom County businesses apply to sell medical marijuana For Lummis, fishing is a way of life Washington shaping new rules to guide oil transport Report...

Media Advisory
Who: State Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island (23rd Legislative District) What: Allies in Higher Education When: 5 – 6 PM, Monday, Nov. 23rd, 2015 Where: Olympic College Main Building –...

Rep. Bergquist: Kent kids come to the Capitol
Every lawmaker I know looks forward to visits with constituents, especially young people getting a first-hand look at what representative state government is all about. These bright faces belong to...

Kitsap Rep. Sherry Appleton to chair House Local Government Committee
State Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-23rd, Poulsbo), chair of the House Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs for the last two years, will take over the gavel in the...

Rep. Rossetti: Let’s work together to improve public schools, fix highways and create jobs
New lawmaker for the 19th District appointed to three House committees: Education, Transportation and Technology & Economic Development OLYMPIA—The three biggest challenges facing our state are funding our public schools,...

Rep. Ryu elected chair of Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs
OLYMPIA—Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) is the new chair of the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee, which also oversees efforts to help veterans and boost tourism in Washington...

Kilduff invites citizens to coffee and conversation
UNIVERSITY PLACE—How can we work together to find solutions on education, the economy and traffic gridlock? Rep. Christine Kilduff (D-University Place) is inviting citizens who were unable to come to...

What can other states learn from our early learning successes?
SEATTLE – Earlier this week, Representative Ruth Kagi (D-Seattle) presented at a National Governors Association meeting in Seattle on creating and implementing an early learning agenda. The National Governors Association brought...