State Legislature

26TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

26th District’s Sen. Randall navigating Olympia’s twists and turns

Democrat appreciates the bipartisanship while accepting the occasional divisiveness

 

IN OLYMPIA

Randall says recent legislative session a success for constituents

26th District senator points to new funding for area transportation projects

 

JERRY CORNFIELD

Democrats do victory lap at end of session

Political reporter Jerry Cornfield offers his view of the concluding state legislative session

 

IN OLYMPIA

Inslee signs Caldier’s hospital notification bills into law

Legislation becomes law on July 28

SOUTH KITSAP

Staff positions on the chopping block as SKSD looks to balance budget

47 teachers could be cut if reduction plan is approved

File photo A $52.4 billion biennium operating budget was passed by the state Legislature before its midnight deadline on April 28.
IN OLYMPIA

Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, new spending

Budget includes levy lid lift for school districts

File photo A $52.4 billion biennium operating budget was passed by the state Legislature before its midnight deadline on April 28.

Winners and losers ID’d in legislative session

Tobacco age raised, death penalty bill defeated in 2019 legislative session

IN OLYMPIA

Health provider misconduct bill signed by Inslee

House legislation sponsored by Rep. Caldier

IN OLYMPIA

House passes bill to help homeless college students

Sen. Randall’s bill passes by 57-37 margin

IN OLYMPIA

26th Legislative District lawmakers vote on bills in final weeks of the session.

How did they vote?

IN OLYMPIA

Senate passes amended state operating budget

More than half goes to K-12 education; negotiations begin between Senate, House

26TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Randall to host three town halls March 23

Sessions will be in Bremerton, Gig Harbor and Vaughn

IN OLYMPIA

How did the 26th LD vote this week?

A compilation of major bills under consideration in the state Legislature.

IN OLYMPIA

State senators propose daylight saving time — all the time

Senate passes bill allowing residents to vote on adopting daylight saving time

IN OLYMPIA

School bond vote requirements to remain the same after Senate vote fails

Floor debate showed a wide range of opinions from lawmakers

IN OLYMPIA

Senate creates commission to review major airport location options

A list of the top six location finalists would be completed by January.

IN OLYMPIA

Randall, Caldier bills move on for consideration

Two bills sponsored by members of the 26th Legislative District have moved on for consideration after being approved by their respective chambers. The state Senate… Continue reading

IN OLYMPIA

SRO training requirements bill passes Senate

Legislation defines law enforcement officer’s role on campus

STATE LEGISLATURE

26th Legislative District:

Bills move forward; town halls set

IN OLYMPIA

Randall introduces bill creating pathway to universal health care

SB 5822 is joined by House’s companion HB 1877 under consideration in Olympia.