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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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Home care workers deserve retirement option
Tens of thousands of home care workers in Washington who care for seniors and people with disabilities are getting older and facing the fact that they may never be able...