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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Statement from Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos on passage of the No Child Left Behind rewrite
Congress approved a rewrite to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act today. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Thursday. The following is a statement from...