Sakara Remmu, Outreach and Mobilization Manager

There is a strong Pacific Northwest drizzle in the air, and Kent is quiet. It’s one o’clock in the morning on what would otherwise be a typical Friday. Except, this is anything but typical. Tonight was the One Night Count.

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

This year’s legislative session has gotten off to a slower, but perhaps more thoughtful, start. Many members of the legislature are new and many of the staff members, both partisan and nonpartisan, are new as well. The Governor’s Office is still hiring their lead staff and everything is taking longer than usual to settle. 

In today's House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Work Session, single mother and veteran Mindy Woods gave an eye-opening testimony of her experience with homelessness in Lynnwood, Washington. The full transcript of her testimony and more information after the jump.

Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate

Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate

Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate

Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate

With New Years Eve only a few days away, it is still very unclear what the next year will hold. This morning, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that a compromise is out of reach. Congress will be unable to avert the automatic sequestration of federal funds and expiration of major tax provisions before they begin on January 2.

Joaquin Uy, Communications Coordinator

Joaquin Uy, Communications Coordinator

Guest Blogger: Emily Cadik, Senior Policy Analyst with Enterprise Community Partners