OLYMPIA — A college wrestling grant bill spurred by late firefighter Charles “Chad” Cate’s pleas days before he died sailed quickly through the state Senate this week. SSB 5687’s progress Thursday marked heightened activity in Olympia as the 105-day legislative session moved further past its halfway point.
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Kevin has represented the communities of the 24th Legislative District for 10 years in the House followed by the past four years in the Senate, where his priorities are the creation of rural, family-wage jobs, access to health and long-term care, and quality education.
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