South Sound’s newest Democratic lawmaker from Tumwater is keeping up his drum beat for reforming the state’s tax system. Rep. Chris Reykdal won re-election running on tax reform and reaffirmed…
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Rep. Chris Reykdal’s Jan. 19 Legislative Update: Session Begins
2011 Legislative Session begins The 2011 Legislative Session began last week, and as I took the oath of office on the floor of the House, I was filled with gratitude…
State program saving jobs, keeping businesses afloat
As the attention focuses on some major modifications to the state’s unemployment insurance system moving through the Legislature in order to provide tax relief to businesses and extended benefits to…
Rep. Cody and Sen. Keiser: repealing health care reform would hurt WA
Seniors would pay more for Medicare, and budget would also take a hit OLYMPIA — The two chairs of the health care committees in the state capitol say what’s happening…
Representative Hunt’s January 14 E-memo
January 14, 2011Legislative Update Happy New Year and welcome to the 2011 legislative session! This is the first of my electronic newsletters; I hope you find these “e-memos” useful. Feel…