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Local, state, national leader celebrated for his community works
“All politics,” observed a shrewd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives now gone to his reward, “is local.” For talking about Washington State Rep. John McCoy, you might tweak…
Statement by Mary Lou Dickerson on Budget-Reduction Alternatives
Gov. Chris Gregoire announced a set of budget-reduction alternatives on Thursday to respond to the continuing shortfall of state revenues. As a result of declining revenues, the state of Washington…
WA Budget – Proposed Agency Cuts Explanations
I used this document in a caucus discussion of the proposed agency cuts and thought it might be interesting to people. It’s a long PDF with a duplicate copy of…
Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney released the following statement on the passing of fellow lawmaker and seatmate, Senator Scott White
“It is a sad day for members of the 46th District and Washington State due to the sudden demise of Senator Scott White. We are deeply saddened by his passing…