OLYMPIA – While it won’t put much of a dent in the upcoming budget shortfall, Rep. Marko Liias believes lawmakers and statewide elected officials should do their part and accept…
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Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on the Governor’s 2011-13 operating budget proposal:
“We will be carefully considering this proposal in the days and weeks to come. But any of the choices we make will have a serious negative impact on the social…
Carlyle urges teens to witness government first-hand as a page
OLYMPIA – Lawmakers will begin the 2011 legislative session in January, and Rep. Reuven Carlyle wants teens from the community to get involved, too. Students between the ages of 14…
Government-streamlining measures introduced by Hudgins helping state save money
OLYMPIA – A report to the House General Government Appropriations Committee yesterday demonstrates the impact a simple money-saving idea can have on a state budget still reeling from recession. In…
Hudgins hires new legislative assistant for 2011 session
OLYMPIA – As work builds before the 2011 legislative session, Rep. Zack Hudgins has hired Wendy Cho Ripp to work with him as his legislative assistant. Ms. Ripp replaces Elizabeth…