The following is a release from Washington House Democrats:

Rep. Joan McBride (D-Kirkland) has earned the Housing Hero Award from the Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA) based on her tireless work in the legislature on housing related issues.

"I'm humbled by the recognition of the

The following is a release from the office of Rep. Joan McBride:

By a 90-7 margin, the House today passed a measure granting school officials the authority to provide consent for non-emergent medical services for homeless youth.

“Imagine a homeless teenager with a raging case of strep

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Rep. Joan McBride to the Board of Commissioners of the Washington State Arts Commission. She will be finishing the term of former commissioner Rep. Zach Hudgins. McBride represents Kirkland as part of the 48th District.

“I am thrilled with this appointment,”

Rep. Joan McBride, D-Kirkland, a freshman legislator had her first bill, House Bill 1222, signed into law. It was fitting that McBride, the former mayor of Kirkland and 30 year local government veteran would champion a bill for local fire departments.

“Fire fighters need to be able to focus

The following is a release from the office of Rep. Joan McBride:

In a 56-42 vote the House passed HB 2086, sponsored by Rep. Joan McBride, D-Kirkland, regarding religious organizations and homeless encampments on March 6.

“At its core, this is a religious rights bill,” McBride said.