Category Archives: Ruth Kagi

Historic child welfare reforms signed into law

OLYMPIA – Three separate measures that give child welfare caseworkers new and better tools to help the state’s most troubled families were signed into law today.  Together, these reforms allow caseworkers to focus on the core mission of protecting children, … Continue reading

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E-news from Rep. Ruth Kagi

March 16, 2012Legislative Update Hello Friends, Thursday, March 8 marked the end of the 2012 regular legislative session. While there are some important accomplishments I am happy to report below, I am also sorry to say that the House and … Continue reading

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Kagi preschool-to-kindergarten measure heads to governor’s desk

OLYMPIA – Early learning advocates cheered when it was announced in December that our state would receive a $60 million Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grant. Yesterday, the legislature gave final approval to a measure that will enable … Continue reading

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Rep. Kagi’s E-newsletter, 2/25/2012

February 25, 2012 Legislative Update

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House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff

February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – From foster care to health care, House Democrats are pushing forward on priority legislation this session. After today’s cutoff for House bills to clear the House, bill packages to better protect communities and create good … Continue reading

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