Rep. Steve Kirby

OLYMPIA—State representatives shared stories of people killed and families destroyed by drunk driving as they united behind sweeping reforms to crack down on drunk drivers and provide more help to their victims. State Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) shared a letter … Continue reading →

Legislation levels the playing field for an important program in Washington OLYMPIA – Washingtonians with a calling for embalming have but one in-state choice in undertaking the appropriate training: the excellent, nationally accredited program at Lake Washington Technical College. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

Lawmaker’s legislation ‘puts a stop to the stealing of people’s homes by so-called lenders’ OLYMPIA – Moving closer to the governor’s desk is a legislative measure sponsored by a Tacoma lawmaker that is aimed at shielding homeowners from the clutches … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—Slightly past the mid-point of this year’s legislative session, three bills that protect consumers got the unanimous approval of the state’s House of Representatives. “Each one of these bills demonstrates good public policy,” said Rep. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), sponsor of … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Though budget discussions dominated the first half of the session, legislators in the state House passed several key measures that balance our near-term economic challenges with long-term priorities in education, jobs and the environment. “Managing our way to … Continue reading →