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Rep. Monica Stonier works for the good people of Washington's 49th legislative district. A few years ago she was sent to Olympia by the 17th district, then took a two-year break. Today we talk about her experience as a two-time freshman.
The last time she was featured on Capitol Ideas, today's lawmaker was Representative Monica Stonier of the 17th legislative district. That was almost three...
Rep. Sharon Wylie talks about the efforts to replace the aging bridge on I-5 connecting Washington with Oregon.
This story started a long time ago, and it's looking like the end might possibly be coming into sight. The I-5 bridge spanning the...
Rep. Noel Frame: Making college a little more humane, a little less expensive
Today we look at a pair of bills sponsored by Rep. Noel Frame (D-Seattle). One would shortcut the currently cumbersome route college students with...
Curbing carbon emissions, with Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon
Washington state pumps about 95 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. That's more than twice the targeted volume for...
The Return of Saying No to Hate, with Rep. Derek Stanford and Aneelah Afzali
Violence against Muslims, Jews and people of color continues to increase, and one conversation about it doesn't seem to be enough. This week Rep....
Saying no to hate, with Rep. Tana Senn and Rabbi Daniel Weiner
Overt acts of anti-Semitism are increasingly common around the U.S. and here in Washington state. Mosques are burned and vandalized. People who look vaguely...