Lawmakers pass 24-credit HS diploma; NCLB waiver bill dies. The first in a series of notes on this year’s session. I can no longer write a summary of what happens…
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Moeller cites House hits, Senate misses in 2014 session
House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Moeller offered the following review of this year’s completed session: “Just a few hours after we started the 2014 session, the House of…
Farrell to continue push for transparency in oil shipments
With the passage of today’s supplemental budget the Legislature has acknowledged the dangers that come with the shipment of oil through our state. Today’s budget will include a $300,000 appropriation…
Rep. Green to host telephone town hall next week
Who: Rep. Tami Green (28th Legislative District) What: Telephone town hall When: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18 Why: To discuss legislative priorities with constituents, solicit their feedback…
Sen. Cantwell: Ocean Acidification Kills Jobs
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell spoke on the Senate floor about the threat ocean acidification poses to Washington state’s jobs and economy. Below is an excerpt from her speech. You can…