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Rep April Berg @RepBerg

Mother, Education and Tax Policy Nerd, WA State Representative for the 44th LD. Seize the day by tending to each hour. she/her

Joined April 2020
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Rep April Berg retweeted
Richard V. Reeves
@RichardvReeves
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“Public policy has too often treated men’s suffering as inevitable or invisible. But suffering is not destiny. It’s a signal. When we listen, we have the opportunity to build stronger, safer, healthier communities.” @RepBerg on her pioneering Bill to create a Boys and Men’s Commission in WA State. housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2… #waleg via @WAHouseDems
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After visiting local farmers hit with unfair tax hikes, Rep Low and I knew we had to act. We're proposing a bill that protects family farms, allowing them to diversify without financial penalties. Supporting our farmers means strengthening rural economies. snoho.com/news/2025/feb/26/a…

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This is a blatant attack on innovation and progress. Scientific research drives our future, from medical breakthroughs to clean energy solutions. Defunding it will have a widespread negative impact globally. newsweek.com/trump-leaves-sc…

Trump leaves scientists "panicking" as they face research funding cuts

Scientists who rely on federal grants for vital research have been left 'panicking' due to the President's threats over funding cuts.

newsweek.com
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It’s February 1, 2025 let’s see what the Parable of the Sower has to say about today. May we all remember and read Octavia Butler during Black History Month ✊🏾
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Old School, New Session. This is my soundtrack for getting things done for all of WA, this year. open.spotify.com/playlist/0t…
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Beyond proud to be sponsoring this bill making breakfast lunch free for all K-12 students in WA, with @marcusriccelli! Ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals supports their health and academic performance, and reduces food insecurity. komonews.com/news/local/wash…
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Really looking forward to participating in the @NWCivicCircle’s 2025 Legislative Preview. Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett!
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“If you’re saying we can’t raise taxes, you’re telling me you don’t want your cops to have a living wage. If we go backwards and don’t start paying for what we need to pay for, we’re in trouble.” Great panel at @NWCivicCircle’s 2025 Legislative Preview heraldnet-wa.newsmemory.com/…
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Many call for proper funding of essential services but offer no real solutions for budget shortfalls. This legislative session, I’ll focus on pursuing fair, responsible tax increases to ensure critical programs like education, public safety and healthcare are fully funded.
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I 100% agree with @votenicolemacri! Massive cuts are not the solution to the problem ahead of us. Now is the time to find new revenue options and to make smart investments. politico.com/news/2025/01/08…
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I took 118 total trips in 2024. Looking forward to increasing that number this year! @TheORCACard @SoundTransit @MyCommTrans
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🌍 December is Universal Human Rights Month—a time to reflect on how economic freedom is key to unlocking so many fundamental rights. This month, I’ll discuss how economic justice helps make these rights attainable and share how I’ll keep supporting these efforts in my 3rd term.
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Creating jobs in rural areas reduces unemployment, and supports the cultivation of strong rural communities by both stimulating local economic growth & ensuring rural residents spend less time & resources traveling to urban areas for work. 🌎
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Quality child care allows parents more freedom to pursue economic opportunities and it supports the health and cognitive development of our kids. Accessing quality child care is foundational to achieving economic justice for WA families & I vow to fight to expand that access.
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This Substack article touches on the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, a bipartisan bill infuses $75M more per year into combatting child abuse and protecting children in the foster care system. Something to keep our eyes on! wakeuptopolitics.com/p/r-and…

A new law I guarantee you haven’t heard about

Paying attention to when the system works.

wakeuptopolitics.com
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“House Finance Chair April Berg showed leadership last year when she held a session to help lawmakers better understand the challenge. Now the Legislature must devise an approach to education funding that truly gives children what they need.” seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Stop pondering and start solving WA's public education problems | Editorial

Despite doubling money for schools since the McCleary lawsuit of 2012, the riddle of public education funding in Washington has not been solved.

seattletimes.com
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And thank you to my colleagues for selecting me to Chair House Finance for another two years! Among many other issues, my commitment to finding solutions to fund our schools will remain unwavering.
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Rep April Berg retweeted
SEIU Local 925@SEIU925
3 Dec 2024
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Our union is stronger when workers with disabilities are valued and respected, and we’re committed to building accessible, equitable workplaces for all. 💜 #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities #StrongerTogether
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