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Monday, November 23

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Drew Hansen
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 –... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

Rep. Sherry Appleton, D-23 Aaron Barna
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... READ MORE

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,... READ MORE

Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-32 Aaron Barna
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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

Rep. Kristine Lytton elected to youth robotics program board of directors

OLYMPIA – Today the FIRST Robotics board of directors voted to welcome Rep. Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) as its newest member. Lytton is a long-time supporter of the program,... READ MORE

Rep. Morris to hold second “Community Coffee” meeting

Friday, October 16, 2015 Rep. Morris to hold second “Community Coffee” meeting EASTSOUND – Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) will be hosting a second Community Coffee meeting for constituents to... READ MORE