Posts by Robin Fisher
Flu vaccine information for pregnant women
“We’re approaching the dead of winter, and along with holiday cheer, we often see an increase in the number of state employees getting sick. Did you know that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) recommends that people get the flu vaccine every year to reduce the risk of contracting the flu and…
Following… yet setting a distinct path…
Peggy Joan Maxie born August 18, 1936 moved to Seattle in 1942 with her single mother. Peggy earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Seattle University in 1970. Through a stroke of fate, Peggy Maxie ran her first campaign for State House of Representatives 37th District while attending graduate school at the University of Washington.…
Federal Proposed Legislation H.R. 3317 – 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Official Title as Introduced: To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for female genital mutilation, and for other purposes. This bill would increase the penalty for female genital mutilation from five years imprisonment to 15 years. The bill would also express that the states put laws in place that require healthcare…
Washington State Turn-Out for the November 7, 2017, General Election
The votes from statewide and local elections November 7th have now been counted, and the results are officially certified. The Washington Secretary of State’s website shows our voting turn-out statewide at approximately 37%. This means that elected officials at the city and county levels, as well as fire district levies and other ballot measures, were…
Making the Legislature Work for You
Chris Vance spoke at the ICSEW November General Membership meeting about the legislative process of bills in Washington state. A lengthy process with many avenues of change, collaboration, and voting allow very few bills to make it to the final vote. Typically, a bill travels through nine steps and will move from the rules committee,…
Let Your Voice Be Heard – Be Your Own Advocate
One important key to being involved and heard in the political process is to be informed. The Countable – Contact Congress App can make staying informed quick and easy. The App also can streamline the process of contacting your lawmaker, so you can tell them how you want them to vote on bills under consideration.…
Golf anyone….
JoAnne Gunderson Carner born in Kirkland, April 4, 1939. Golfing was life for “The Great Gundy” and her 43 victories on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour earned her an induction in the World Golf Hall of Fame. A student at Arizona State University, JoAnn won the national intercollegiate individual golf championship. Between 1956…
Federal Tax Reform Bill
For the love of music…
Gloria Wilson Swisher a composer born in Seattle in 1935. Dedicated to music Gloria graduated summa cum laude from the University of Washington, earned a Master of Music in composition from Mills College, and finally completing a Ph.D. in 1960 from the Eastman School of Music. Ms. Swisher actively participates in the music world as…
League of Women Voters of Thurston County helping democracy work
The Thurston County League of Women Voters was established in 1961. It is part of the League of Women Voters of the United States, as well as the League of Women Voters of Washington, both of which date back to 1920. The national League was formed out of the women’s suffrage movement. It was founded…