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Governor's latest announcement on vaccinations
On Monday, the governor announced COVID vaccine mandates for most state employees and health care workers or they could lose their jobs. While employees will be able to apply for... — Updated 8/24/2021
Are we making the cure worse than the disease?
On Feb. 29, 2020, Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. With this unknown and highly contagious virus, most folks agreed with his precauti... — Updated 12/17/2020
Dent's recap of session
The gavel fell on the night of March 8 adjourning the 2018 legislative session. The Legislature was able to reach an agreement on all three supplemental budgets – operating, capit... — Updated 3/26/2018
Dent provides legislative update
Dear friends and neighbors, On Monday, the gavel fell to start the 2018 legislative session. Each session, walking into the Capitol Building is humbling. It gives me pause and... — Updated 1/22/2018
State legislature update from Rep. Tom Dent
Special sessions have become the norm in Olympia, and we are currently making our way through our second special session this year. However, a couple of things to remember: If we... — Updated 6/29/2017
Legislative update from 13th District legislator
The 2017 legislative session is now underway, and I am a couple of weeks into my second term. The opening ceremonies were a great reminder of what an incredible honor it is to be... — Updated 2/3/2017
State Rep. Tom Dent reports on recent District 13 media tour
I recently had the opportunity to travel around the 13th District with Sen. Judy Warnick and Rep. Matt Manweller to visit our local newspapers. Meeting with editors and reporters,... — Updated 10/16/2015
Rep. Dent reports on legislative sessions
It took longer than any of us would’ve liked it to, but after 176 days and three special sessions, we were finally able to adjourn last week. Although we needed three special sess... — Updated 7/29/2015