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Rep. Adam Smith discusses FAA event and international issues on Twitter

On November 19, Rep. Adam Smith shared insights regarding a forthcoming FAA virtual event and commented on international issues involving Israel and Ukraine via social media updates.

By South King News | Nov 19, 2024

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Affordable housing challenges addressed by Rep. Adam Smith on social media

Rep. Adam Smith addresses key issues such as public safety tips from a recent webinar he attended, calls for greater political transparency within his party beyond opposing Donald Trump, and introduces legislative efforts aimed at tackling...

By South King News | Nov 19, 2024

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Rep. Adam Smith announces updates on security grants and apprenticeship initiatives

By South King News | Nov 18, 2024

Congressman Adam Smith shared updates on various initiatives through social media posts dated November 17-18, 2024.

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Rep. Adam Smith addresses security grants, housing affordability, and education

By South King News | Nov 18, 2024

On November 18, 2024, Rep. Adam Smith communicated via social media about key issues including a FEMA webinar for nonprofits' security against threats, strategies for making housing more affordable by limiting hedge fund purchases of starter...

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U.S. Rep. Smith votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South King News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with King County rise or fall in 2021?

By South King News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in King County received $6.6 million more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to King County farmers in 2021 reached $22,350,832

By South King News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in King County received $22,350,832 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Pierce County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South King News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Pierce County received $6,059,960 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Councilmember Prince Earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

By South King News Report | Jul 6, 2023

City of Renton Councilmember Ed Prince has earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

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Mayor Pavone Earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership

By South King News Report | Jul 5, 2023

City of Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone has earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

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Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action

By South King News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action, heavily restricting how universities can consider race in admissions decisions.

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Rep. Smith Applauds $33 Million Grant to King County Metro for Electric Buses

By South King News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it is awarding over $33 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to King County Metro through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program.

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Rep. Smith Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

By South King News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.

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Safety First: Coulon Park in Line for Summer Reopening; 4th of July Festivities Cancelled for 2023

By South King News Report | Jun 25, 2023

Safety First: Coulon Park in Line for Summer Reopening; 4th of July Festivities Cancelled for 2023

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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders in the Ninth District Applaud Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill

By South King News Report | Jun 23, 2023

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) recently advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which includes Representative Adam Smith’s legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, important aviation noise provisions, and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington’s Ninth District.

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2023 Water Quality Report

By South King News Report | Jun 20, 2023

This Week in Renton delivers news, feature stories, videos and more. It will be emailed and posted to our website on Fridays.

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Family First Community Center Opens In Renton

By South King News Report | Jun 17, 2023

Together with its partners, the Family First Community Center (FFCC) announces the grand opening of its 21,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Renton’s Benson Hill/ Cascade neighborhood.

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BREAKING: House T&I Committee Includes Rep. Smith’s Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, Other Important Aviation Noise Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill

By South King News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which included his legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington’s Ninth District.

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Rep. Smith Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By South King News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Rep. Smith Statement on Memorial Day

By South King News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day.