TEC committee chair calls opportunity for all ‘Chapter No. 1 in our Evergreen legacy’ OLYMPIA – A key state lawmaker in the state of Washington’s march toward long-term economic development…
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Revenue forecast widens budget gap, while hundreds rally to protect basic services
As the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council was meeting to adopt a revised revenue forecast for the current and upcoming two-year budget period, hundreds of people gathered on the steps…
Bill to streamline ‘clean car’ compliance edges toward Senate vote
OLYMPIA – It may be a simple “housekeeping” bill, but it’s vitally important for Washington’s automotive dealers and helps the environment as well. Yesterday, it cleared another hurdle in the…
State Rep. Jim Moeller’s statements on the Thursday, March 17, 2011, state-revenue forecast
“I’m no different from any other legislator or citizen: I continue to be very disappointed in the ongoing reduction of revenue available for programs that help our most vulnerable citizens…
After legislative deadline, Liias measures still moving
OLYMPIA – With the legislative session past the halfway point, Rep. Marko Liias has several pieces of legislation dealing with everything from school bullying to drunken driving. While the Legislature…