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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...
Fish warriors in line to get records fixed
In an effort to right past wrongs, Rep. David Sawyer of Tacoma wants the state to clear the criminal records of tribal members who were convicted of fishing violations before...
Can educating more nurses head off a health care provider shortage?
Many observers have noted how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may find the country at a loss for primary care providers. A recent study by non-profit research RAND Corp in...
Meet a new legislator: Rep. June Robinson
The 2014 legislative session features quite a number of new lawmakers. One of the newest members in the House Democratic Caucus is Rep. June Robinson, whose 38th Legislative District includes Snohomish...