Friends and neighbors, I am excited to share with you my first e-newsletter. We are now starting the fourth week of the session, and I want to catch you up…
Tag: economy
“Our caucus is organized and energized”
Legislative leaders from each caucus spoke with reporters earlier this week during the annual Associated Press Legislative Preview. The leadership panel answered questions from reporters on several issues that will…
Jobs, fish and farmers
Cleaning up the environment can create jobs and help farmers, too. That’s what happened at Port Susan Bay, where citizens, community leaders, lawmakers and volunteers celebrated the completion of two…
Rep. Appleton elected vice chair of House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee
Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo), vice chair of the House State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee during the 2011-12 legislative session, has been tapped to retain that position in its successor…
Rep. Seaquist: Washington White Board – Higher Education & Unemployment
In this edition of the Washington White Board, Larry discusses the important connection between higher education and unemployment. Investing in education is critical to getting our economy moving forward.