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Vancouver legislator appointed to Joint Higher Education Committee

Panel to review work by Student Achievement Council and provide legislative feedback and recommendations for higher education policy OLYMPIA— State Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) was appointed to the Joint Higher Education Committee by Speaker of the House Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) … Continue reading

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Gutiérrez Kenney ends Session with big victories

Olympia—In her last year serving as State Representative for the 46th Legislative District, Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney (D-Seattle) adds a handful of victories to her list of legislative accomplishments. Four of Gutiérrez Kenney’s prime sponsored bills that were signed into … Continue reading

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Gutiérrez Kenney named chair of national task force

Olympia—The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) has just named Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-Seattle) Chair of its Labor & Workforce Development Task Force.

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Governor signs bipartisan bill to prevent 71,000 more people from becoming homeless

OLYMPIA–Governor Gregoire signed HB 2048 into law yesterday, reaffirming the state’s commitment to ending homelessness by protecting and expanding funding for services for the homeless, as well as increasing cooperation between state & local government, service providers and private landlords. … Continue reading

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Legislature passes measure to help homeowners in crisis

OLYMPIA—Struggling homeowners will get much needed help from the state in a measure passed by the Legislature earlier this week. House Bill 2614, sponsored by State Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney (D-Seattle) will bring clarity to the short-sale process so that … Continue reading

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