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On the final day to sign legislation passed during the regular legislative session, Governor Inslee approved a bill by Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) that will expedite regulatory review on new 4g upgrades to cellular towers and antennas. House Bill … Continue reading →

Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, is making good on his promise to promote job growth in renewable energy and clean technology during the 2013 legislative session by extending and refining select tax credits. “Green-collar industries were one of a few … Continue reading →

As work builds before the 2013 legislative session, Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) has hired Meagan Sharp to work with him as his legislative assistant. Ms. Sharp replaces Rita Sullivan who recently retired. “I’m very pleased to have Meagan working … Continue reading →

Rep. Jeff Morris of Mount Vernon will play a key role in efforts to boost prosperity in Washington in the 21st century as chair of the newly formed House Technology and Economic Development Committee. Morris is a longtime leader in the … Continue reading →

Rep. Jeff Morris will work to improve environmental protection in Washington state as the newly named member of a federal advisory committee. Morris, a longtime leader on environmental issues, was appointed to the Local Government Advisory Committee by federal Environmental … Continue reading →

State Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kris Lytton (D-Anacortes) are calling on Gov. Chris Gregoire to establish a multi-agency task force to identify the statewide economic, transportation, and environmental impact of a proposed coal terminal near Bellingham. Under federal … Continue reading →

Olympia – Reps. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, and Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, are reaching out to 40th-district constituents with a series of three town hall-style forums held throughout the district later in May and June. … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: Last week the Federal Trade Commission released recommendations for businesses to best protect the privacy of consumers. The report builds upon a preliminary report released back in 2010, and outlines three important goals for companies handling consumer data: privacy … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) received a very prestigious high-five from the business community earlier this week. The Association of Washington Business presented Rep. Morris with a 2011 Cornerstone Award for his support of business in the legislature. In … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: State Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kris Lytton’s (D-Anacortes) legislation to give city councils the responsibility to review liquor license applications passed the House of Representatives unanimously on Saturday. Currently, applications are reviewed by a city’s mayor or … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: Residents of the 40th Legislative District and members of the media are invited to participate in Representative Jeff Morris’ fourth telephone town hall on February 21st at 6:10 PM. Telephone town halls are an efficient way for Rep. Morris … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: Representative Jeff Morris’ (D-Mount Vernon) bill to aide Washington residents looking to install alternative energy projects was passed by the House of Representatives this morning. The legislation will help people in the process of developing a project, as well … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA: The Washington Center for Marine Innovation would be created under a proposal released earlier this week by Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kris Lytton (D-Anacortes), as well as Senator Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island).  Modeled after Washington’s Federal Aviation … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The 40th District lawmakers have opened new community offices.  Sen. Kevin Ranker and Rep. Kristine Lytton will be based out of a Bellingham office, while Rep. Jeff Morris will be based out of an Anacortes office.  The two … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Legislation to allow Skagit Valley Hospital to continue operating under rural hospital district arrangements was signed into law today. “This change allows Skagit Valley Hospital to continue efficiently offering quality care to our communities,” said Rep. Jeff Morris, … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Legislation to take often-unneeded phosphorus out of lawn fertilizer was signed today by Gov. Gregoire.  Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, is the second sponsor of the measure to reduce the phosphorus getting into waterways, resulting in algae blooms … Continue reading →

OYLMPIA – Funding for a second 144-car ferry and $25 million in ferry service funding may become a reality thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris. Introduced today in the House, the proposal would also fund priorities like restoring … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The key House negotiators on the state’s Transportation budget unveiled their proposal today, a budget that outlines higher accountability and streamlined management in the Washington state ferry system (WSF). The House proposal adamantly supports the need for the … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Legislation approved by the House this week will provide an additional path for Washington residents looking to install alternative energy projects, like solar panels or wind turbines. Rep. Jeff Morris (D – Mount Vernon) believes the proposal will … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives approved by a near unanimous vote a performance accountability proposal by Rep. Jeff Morris (D – Mount Vernon) directed at the Washington Ferry System. After weeks of negotiations, Morris and his fellow “ferry … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Energy-conservation crusader Jeff Morris achieved another victory in the state House today, passing a bill that adds several consumer products and power supplies to a growing list that must meet certain minimum energy consumption standards. Rep. Jeff Morris … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – After weeks of negotiations, the House Transportation committee moved out a proposal by Rep. Jeff Morris (D – Mount Vernon) that shakes up the Washington Ferry System. Morris worked with stakeholders, ferry management, and his fellow lawmakers to … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The state ferry system would eliminate wasteful practices, adopt operating efficiencies and bring ferry employees’ compensation in line with other state employees under a package of reforms introduced today by key Democrats and Republicans in the House and … Continue reading →