March 28, 2012 BUDGET TALKS DRAG ON One of my favorite cartoon characters is Wylie Coyote. This poor coyote spends all his time and effort trying to find a…
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Kitsap state Rep. Sherry Appleton retains key spots on state panels
State Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo, 23rd) was appointed this month to a fourth term as a legislative member of the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Appleton, the senior member of…
State Rep. Jim Moeller’s statements about legislative "per diem"
There has been a lot of talk about legislators taking “per diem.” When the House of Representatives releases its report on per diem, you will see my name there. I’m…
E-news from Rep. Ruth Kagi
March 16, 2012Legislative Update Hello Friends, Thursday, March 8 marked the end of the 2012 regular legislative session. While there are some important accomplishments I am happy to report below,…
Moeller laments lack of supermajority needed to undo injustice
OLYMPIA — A top lawmaker is lamenting the loss just now, Friday afternoon — the day after the 2012 Legislature staggered to its denouement in the midnight hour on Thursday,…