One fish, two fish, red fish, who knows fish?
May 21, 2013 - Washington House Democrats
Is that Albacore in your sashimi bowl? Or could it be Escolar? If you think you are eating salmon you could be – or not. According to a recent study published by Oceana on average 33% of all fish in … Continue reading
Skagit Valley Tulip Ambassadors Visit Olympia
April 12, 2013 - frizzelld
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is known world-wide as a showcase for millions of Skagit Valley tulips and the rich agricultural heritage created by generation after generation of Skagit Valley farmers. This year I and my 40th-district seatmate, Rep. Jeff … Continue reading
Rep. Brian Blake on Comcast Newsmakers
March 21, 2013 - Rep. Brian Blake
Rep. Brian Blake talks about his legislation on seafood labeling, HB 1200, in this Comcast Newsmakers interview:
Rep. Brian Blake’s Legislative Update – March 18, 2013
March 18, 2013 - Rep. Brian Blake
Dear neighbors, The cutoff deadline has officially passed, so bills that didn’t make it out of its house of origin last week are likely dead, unless they are necessary to implement the budget. The House will now turn its attention … Continue reading
House advances environmental, natural resource legislation
March 7, 2013 - Washington House Democrats
Protecting our state’s quality of life is the overarching theme of several environmental and natural resource-related measures championed by House Democrats. The House has advanced a package of bills protecting people and the environment from toxic chemicals and pollution, and … Continue reading
Rep. Blake’s Legislative Update – February 11, 2013
February 11, 2013 - Rep. Brian Blake
Dear Neighbor, We are already one month into the 2013 legislative session, so there are 11 more weeks to go. The session follows a cut-off calendar, which determines the deadlines for public hearings and executive action on bills, as well … Continue reading
Rep. Brian Blake’s Legislative Update for February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013 - nietol
Dear Neighbor, We’re already in Week Four of the 2013 session, and it has been packed with activity. One way for you to keep up with what’s going on in the House is to check the House Hot Sheet, which … Continue reading
Rep. Brian Blake’s Legislative Update – January 29, 2013
January 29, 2013 - nietol
Dear neighbors, The second week of the 2013 legislative session began on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and legislators honored the slain civil rights leader with a resolution on the House floor. While his birthday is celebrated each year as … Continue reading
Rep. Brian Blake’s Legislative Update – January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013 - nietol
Dear neighbors, On Monday, January 14, the 2013 legislative session kicked off in Olympia with opening day ceremonies and the swearing-in of all members of the House of Representatives. It was honor to stand with my colleagues and take the … Continue reading
Blake introduces seafood labeling legislation
January 21, 2013 - nietol
A measure (HB 1200) aimed at protecting consumers by ensuring informed decisions are made about the seafood they buy and put on their tables is making its way through the legislative process. “The problem right now is that you really … Continue reading
Van De Wege, local Audubon Society agree on Dungeness Spit proposal
January 16, 2013 - Rep. Kevin Van De Wege
State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) and representatives of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society (OPAS) in Sequim have jointly agreed to a proposal that would continue to permit jogging within the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (DNWR), and protect horseback … Continue reading
Pettigrew receives committee assignments, retains leadership position
December 11, 2012 - toyrab
The House Democratic Caucus has approved the committee structure for the upcoming legislative session. State Representative Eric Pettigrew (D-Seattle) has once again been appointed to several key committees. Rep. Pettigrew will serve on the Agriculture and Natural Resources, Public Safety, … Continue reading
Rep. Lytton elected vice chair of House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
December 11, 2012 - frizzelldRep. Kristine Lytton (D-Anacortes) has been elected by her colleagues to serve as vice chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee during the upcoming 105-day legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The official charge of the Agriculture & … Continue reading
Blake to continue as chair of Agriculture in 2013
December 10, 2012 - nietolAberdeen Democratic Representative Brian Blake will remain in his role as chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee in the 2013 Legislative Session. Blake’s keen understanding of the importance of agriculture to our state’s economy has been fundamental … Continue reading
Farm Bureau names Blake Legislator of the Year
October 12, 2011 - nietolOLYMPIA – Aberdeen Democratic Representative Brian Blake has been named 2011 Legislator of the Year by the Washington Farm Bureau Board of Directors. In his role as chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Blake has a … Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to hold work session in Okanogan
September 22, 2011 - nietolThe Washington State House of Representatives will host an Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee work session Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Okanogan County Courthouse in Okanogan. The work session will include county officials … Continue reading
