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Hansen introduces The Washington College Promise Scholarship
Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) introduced a bill on Thursday to guarantee financial aid for eligible college students. The Washington College Promise Scholarship will replace the State Need Grant as...
Ramos elected Assistant Majority Whip
OLYMPIA – Rep. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah) was elected Assistant Majority Whip for the Washington House Democratic Caucus on Thursday, January 17. “I take the trust my constituents have placed in...
Free college in Washington state? Rep. Pollet’s “Washington Promise” Bill (HB 1123)
OLYMPIA – Under the new “Washington Promise” legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Pollet, HB 1123, every low- and middle-income student in Washington would be assured the opportunity to attend college...
Kirkland Rep. Larry Springer retains leadership role in Democratic House majority
OLYMPIA — Kirkland state Rep. Larry Springer will once again serve as Deputy Majority Leader in the Washington state House of Representatives during the 2019-20 term. Springer, a Kirkland Democrat,...
Kilduff Leading by Example in Majority Deputy Floor Leader Role
OLYMPIA – Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, was elected by her colleagues to serve as the majority deputy floor leader on Thursday. In this role, Kilduff will assist Majority Floor...
Rep. Pellicciotti takes on special interests
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, once again introduced legislation to stop the revolving door between elected officials and corporate lobbying firms in an attempt to improve public confidence...
Rep. Melanie Morgan brings equity lens to new state legislator role
OLYMPIA – The legislative office of Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland, is ready to be a strong voice for underrepresented communities. The former Franklin Pierce School Board Director was sworn in...
State Legislature welcomes one of the most diverse cohorts on record, including women of color
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature welcomed one of its most diverse cohorts of elected officials in state history on January 14. The most recent class includes a female majority...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing and media availability on bill to tackle state’s looming long-term care crisis (HB 1087)
Who: Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, prime sponsor of the Long-Term Care Trust Act (HB 1087) What: Public hearing in the House Health Care & Wellness committee When: Wednesday, January 16,...
Ramos and Callan sworn in as new representatives for the 5th District
OLYMPIA – Representatives Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan were sworn in on Monday, January 14 as the 5th Legislative District’s new state House delegation in Olympia. Rep. Lisa Callan brings...