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Reeves introduces ‘Fair Share Health Care’ proposal
OLYMPIA – Addressing those workers whose only health care option is Medicaid due to lack of employer-sponsored health insurance option, Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), announced her Fair Share Health...
Kilduff Brings Back Military Spouse Employment Bill for 2019 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA – Despite the strong economy in much of Washington state, spouses of active duty soldiers suffer from a higher rate of unemployment than the rest of the state. Even...
Black members form Black Caucus on MLK Day
OLYMPIA – On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the five black members of the House of Representatives established the Black Caucus, recognizing black leadership within the state legislature. “Standing on...
Chapman introduces major bills to boost Washington’s rural economy
OLYMPIA—Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) introduced five pieces of legislation the first week of the 2019 session, including two key bills to boost the economies of small towns and rural...
Pellicciotti re-introduces Corporate Crime Act
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, has again introduced his Corporate Crime Act. If passed, the legislation, HB 1252, would dust off statutes that have not been updated since...
Doglio bill aims to fight hunger, reduce food waste
One in five children in our state is hungry. Global greenhouse gas emissions from food waste rank third after China and the US. Two challenges addressed by one solution: reducing...
Rep. Mari Leavitt Appointed Vice Chair of College & Workforce Development
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, is focused on expanding career and technical education throughout the state in her role as Vice Chair of the College & Workforce Development....
Whatcom’s new Rep. Shewmake named vice chair of key House committee in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Even before she was sworn in this week as the 42nd district’s newest state lawmaker, Rep. Sharon Shewmake was elected by her colleagues to be vice chair of...
Ortiz-Self reelected as Majority Caucus Vice Chair
OLYMPIA-This morning, Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, was reelected by her peers to continue serving as vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus. She has held this leadership role since 2017....
Rep. Kristine Reeves elected deputy majority whip, Vice Chair on two committees
OLYMPIA – Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, was elected to serve as deputy majority whip by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Thursday, January 17. “Our state has made...