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ISSAQUAH, WA. – Today, Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) was joined by Teri Ohta, Senior Corporate Counsel at T-Mobile, and Lauren Paolini, External Affairs at AT&T, in hosting an event to highlight the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and emphasize the importance of funding and extending the program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) joined Representatives Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-AL) in introducing bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of water and wastewater utility bills for millions of households – the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08) voted with House Republicans for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier came to Ellensburg’s Morgan Middle School Friday to highlight the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program and emphasize the importance of funding and extending the program after it runs out this year.
Thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, the program has helped expand access to high-speed internet by providing eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month and a one-time discount on necessary equipment like laptops, desktop computers and tablets, according to Schrier’s communications team.
WENATCHEE — State, federal and local officials helped cut the ribbon Thursday on the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council's new food distribution center, which isn't yet fully operational but marks a big step for the agency's food insecurity programs.
Eighth District Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined 12th District state Rep. Mike Steele to cut the ribbon at the new facility, 1700 N. Wenatchee Ave.
SEATAC, WA. – Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) visited King County Sheriff's Advanced Training Office with King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall to celebrate the deployment of body cameras in her district and additional federal funding she was able to secure for King County Sheriff’s Office.
KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County authorities and a Washington lawmaker announced Wednesday morning new funding for body cameras in the state's 8th Congressional District and more funding for the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
Rep. Kim Schrier, who represents King, Pierce, Kittitas, Chelan and Snohomish counties and part of Douglas County, said Wednesday she secured $2 million for the KCSO, including $1 million for body-worn cameras.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Kim Schrier, alongside Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), introduced the State Public Option Act to increase access to affordable, high-quality health insurance by allowing states to create a Medicaid buy-in program for all residents.
After nearly a $100 million loss last summer, Washington’s sweet cherry growers are now eligible for federal disaster relief loans to minimize their losses, congressional officials announced Tuesday.
Farmers can apply for loans of up to $500,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s natural disaster division, Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Rep. Kim Schrier said in a joint news release.
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is expressing gratitude toward 8th District Congresswoman Kim Schrier in securing federal funding for body cameras.
Schrier last week announced $660,000 in this year's federal budget for implementation of a Body Worn Camera (BWC’s) program with the Sheriff’s Office.
Morrison released a statement Monday commending Schrier and her staff for their efforts, while also saying the importance of BWC’s in modern law enforcement cannot be overstated.