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New Districts, New Staff, New Accountability

New Districts, New Staff, New Accountability

by sdcadminOct 18 20210 Comments

Redistricting Washington State and Spokane County

Efforts are currently underway to draw new boundaries for the state's 10 congressional and 49 legislative districts based on Census data gathered in 2020. The bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission is spearheading this work with its four appointed members, one from each caucus. The commissioners are tasked with proposing new maps, incorporating public input, and ...

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About Andy

Andy Billig is a proud father, businessperson and member of the Spokane community. Having previously served a term in the state House of Representatives, he was elected to the state Senate by constituents of the 3rd Legislative District in 2012 and was re-elected in 2016. He was elected Majority Leader by Senate Democrats in 2018.

In the Senate, Andy continues to be an advocate for children, working families, and small businesses, putting people first in Spokane and throughout the state. He has been particularly active as a legislative leader on early learning and K-12 education. He has also led efforts to pass legislation to increase transparency and equity in our democracy.

Read Andy’s full biography here.

In the News

Spokesman-Review: Proposals to ‘undo the historical damage’ in East Central by reconnecting neighborhood move through Legislature

Spokesman-Review: Proposals to ‘undo the historical damage’ in East Central by reconnecting neighborhood move through Legislature

by sdcadminFeb 22 20220 Comments

When construction began on Interstate 90 in the late 1950s, hundreds of homes were demolished to make way for the highway. The East Central neighborhood, home mostly to immigrant and Black residents, was split in half. And as the North Spokane ...

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Spokesman-Review: Bill backed by Billig to entice manufacturing jobs

Spokesman-Review: Bill backed by Billig to entice manufacturing jobs

by sdcadminFeb 07 20220 Comments

A state Senate bill designed to provide incentives to create manufacturing jobs is receiving some support in Spokane, though it might reduce revenue for some public entities that were created to promote such job creation. Senate Bill 5901 would create a ...

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AP: Washington lawmakers kick off mostly remote session

AP: Washington lawmakers kick off mostly remote session

by sdcadminJan 11 20220 Comments

Lawmakers in Washington state have started a new legislative session amid the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and much of their work will be done remotely as leaders try to limit the possibility of exposure.

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