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A measure prime-sponsored by Rep. Norm Johnson that would allow optometrists to refer their patients to occupational therapists for treatment was signed into law Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Johnson, R-Yakima,...

April 21, 2015

When Initiative 1351 to reduce class sizes in Washington's K-12 public school system was approved by just under 51 percent during last November's General Election, some believe voters may not have fully understood how much it...

March 11, 2015

The Washington State House of Representatives has approved a resolution honoring former Capitol Theatre Chief Executive Officer Steve Caffery. Caffery, who served as CEO of the nonprofit Capitol Theatre Committee for the past...

March 9, 2015

The House of Representatives approved a bill Monday, 96-1, that would expand the state's “College in the High School” program to include the tenth grade. Rep. Norm Johnson introduced the bill...

March 4, 2015

Fourteenth District Reps. Norm Johnson and Gina McCabe are holding an hour-long telephone town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m.

Feb. 17, 2015

House Republican Leader Rep. Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish, named members of 2015 House committees from the House Republican Caucus.

Dec. 19, 2014

Gov. Jay Inslee today signed legislation prime-sponsored by 14th District State Rep. Norm Johnson that would create a specialized Seattle University license plate. Proceeds of the license plate after costs will...

March 12, 2014

Rep. Johnson tapped for new legislative committee on aging and disability State Rep. Norm Johnson has been chosen by House Speaker Frank Chopp to serve on the Joint Legislative-Executive Committee on...

Aug. 14, 2013

Sean Sieber, a student at West Valley Junior High School in Yakima, recently served as a page in the House of Representatives. He was sponsored by Rep. Norm Johnson, R-Yakima.  ...

April 30, 2013

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously adopted an emergency rule April 26 to allow property owners to kill a wolf that is in the act of attacking livestock or a...

April 29, 2013