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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...