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- ↑ JD Rossetti chosen for 19th District House seat. The Daily News (Longview) , October 22, 2015.
- ↑ Nickerson, Rossetti set to join Longview School Board. The Daily News (Longview) , November 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Nickerson, Jurmu win Longview School Board races".
- ↑ Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) - Washington State Department of Commerce.
- ↑ Rossetti picked for job-creating board. Washington State House Democrats. June 2, 2016.
- ↑ Rossetti picked for job-creating board. Washington State House Democrats. January 12, 2016.
- ↑ HB 2847 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ House and Senate pass Rossetti law to help the disabled. March 9, 2016.
- ↑ HB 2651 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ HB 2725 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ Rossetti bill aims to save lives of diabetics and other patients. January 29, 2016.
- ↑ HB 2296 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ Rossetti proposes HB 2296. THe Wahkiakum County Eagle.
- ↑ HB 2446 - 2015-16. Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ Rossetti proposes legislation to put citizen in charge of work groups. Jan 19, 2016. The Daily News.
- ↑ Lawmakers Hear From Citizens Asking for Leadership Positions on Elk Hoof Disease, Wildlife Workgroups. The Daily Chronicle. Jan 27, 2016.