35th District Update: Rep. Dan Griffey on Survivor Advocacy Day, Domestic Violence Resources, and State Budget Pressures
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Show Notes
In this conversation, 35th District Representative Dan Griffey reflects on Survivor Advocacy Day in Olympia and the real-world impact of domestic violence legislation. Griffey shares personal perspective on why survivor services matter, highlights the role of organizations like Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center, and explains how faster rape kit testing and legal resources can change outcomes for victims.
The discussion also shifts to broader state issues, including public defender shortages, forensic lab backlogs, Medicaid funding cuts, and growing concerns about Washington’s budget outlook. Griffey outlines why he’s worried about capital flight, small business pressures, and the long-term sustainability of state spending, while emphasizing the need to keep survivor advocacy and public safety at the forefront.
Recorded as part of ongoing legislative session check-ins from the 35th District. (Yes, Dan's video goes out at the end but the audio stays)
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