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Minimum wage increase for adults introduced in House
Rep. Jessyn Farrell and 32 other House Democrats introduced a bill today that will step up the state minimum wage for adults to $12 an hour over three years. “We...
Is there dangerous radon in your home?
Radon is a gas you can’t see or smell. It’s a silent killer, a cause of radiation and illness, including lung cancer. So how can you tell if your family...
Making childcare a safe place
On May 2 of last year, five-month-old Baby Eve died of SIDS in a Seattle Childcare called First Nest. But the story doesn’t start there. Twelve years ago, another infant,...
Kindergarten-assessment data touts early learning
From the get-go, our youngest students need the right tools to get their school careers off on the right foot. For many years, educators, lawmakers and parents have stressed the...
What’s with those exploding trains??
On March 27th, 2013, a train traveling through western Minnesota derailed and leaked 30,000 of crude. On July 6th 2013, an unattended 74 car freight train in Lac-Megantic, Quebec moving...
House Democrats on Twitter
Our list of members on Twitter keeps growing. We’ve added a few since last session, including @Rep_CyrusHabib, @MiaGregerson, @GaelTarleton, and @pettigrew_e. You can keep up with all things Washington State...
ICYMI: Speaker Chopp & Rep. Sullivan on TVW’s Inside Olympia
Speaker Frank Chopp and Majority Leader Pat Sullivan spoke with TVW’s Austin Jenkins on Inside Olympia. They discuss issues that will be front and center for the 2014 legislative session...
“Focus on: Trade” workshops begin in House Transportation Committee
The House Transportation Committee has launched a new series of work sessions called “Focus on: Trade” to highlight the importance of national and international trade to Washington’s economy and how...
Women’s health care at the top of the agenda – again
Last year, Washingtonians began purchasing health care through the online marketplace, Washington Healthplanfinder, for the very first time. Though great news, there inevitably was some confusion about what plans offer...
Story of a Dreamer: Moses Chege
Note: Moses Chege came to the state capitol on the first day of session in support of House Bill 1817, the DREAM Act, by Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila). In his...