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Ravensdale Park makeover to add multi-sport ...

“Breaking ground on this park is the result of a great deal of work by community members who had a vision to improve our region and are making it happen,” said Sen. Fain (R-Auburn), who secured a $650,000 grant for the park in the state’s 2013 capital budget. “Providing opportunities for families to recreate is vitally important to this growing area. I cannot wait to see the incredible community asset this park will be for many years."

 

Ravensdale Park makeover to add multi-sport synthetic fields

Kent's first charter school begins serving students

Kent's first charter school begins serving students

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, recounted to attendees his first meeting with Sefrioui several years ago when Sefrioui told Fain about his vision for a charter school. "He talked about the technology," Fain said. "He talked about the hurdles and he talked about the people he wanted to get involved. He talked about the steps he was going to take. As much as I am a believer in this model and what we are doing here, I looked at him and I thought to myself, 'My goodness, you're crazy.' And he very quickly made me, and a lot of people, a believer of what is about to start here today."

Fain also addressed the students who will make up the first class at Excel and the challenges they may encounter.

"This is going to be tough because it is new and it is different ...," he said. "You are going to be the ones, you students are going to be the ones to determine whether your friend learns their material and gets their homework done. That is what community is all about. That's what this school is all about."

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Finding a solution to street gangs

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Finding a solution to street gangs

Criminal street gangs are a serious burden in Central and South King County. Gang violence is not a new phenomenon and needs to be addressed. The most fertile ground for the spread of gangs is the hearts and minds of our youth. At a young age, our most vulnerable children are making decisions that could lead them to a lifetime of violence and criminal behavior. In order to address the problem, we must look to prevention and early interventions.

Longest running legislative session ends | Funding provided for area road projects

Longest running legislative session ends | Funding provided for area road projects

After a regular session , three special sessions and considerable blood, sweat and tears, the 2015 Legislature closed the chamber doors July 10.

The long and winding budget road that looked for a time to be never ending, concluded with a transportation budget that 47th District Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn said brings funds for numerous projects to Covington and South King County.

Bill ties special session days to post-session fundraising

Bill ties special session days to post-session fundraising

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - One Washington senator believes that a financial incentive might help future lawmakers get their work done on time. Republican Sen. Joe Fain introduced a bill Tuesday that would prevent lawmakers from raising campaign funds for the same number of days that it takes them to adopt an operating, capital or transportation budget during any special session.

 

Governor Inslee signs WHL bill

Governor Inslee signs WHL bill

The Bill's sponsor, (R) Joe Fain, released a statement praising the move. "While a select few players go on and play professional hockey, for most this is an opportunity to earn a college scholarship," said Fain in the statement. "By addressing the status of these amateur athletes, they can continue to improve their game and put on a great display for local fans. Since moving to Kent in 2009 South King County fans have embraced our local team, which has added cultural and economic benefits."

Foster Youth with Medical Needs Receive Extended Services

Foster Youth with Medical Needs Receive Extended Services

Foster youth often face a difficult transition into adulthood when services typically end. Legislation signed into law Monday, sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain and Rep. Tina Orwall, will provide extended benefits to young adults ages 19-21 with medical conditions who do not already qualify for extended foster care, which requires them to be enrolled in school, job training or employed.