House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Moeller offered the following review of this year’s completed session: “Just a few hours after we started the 2014 session, the House of…
2014 session adjourns sine die
The 2014 legislative session ended tonight at 11:50 PM. While much of the great legislation passed by the House met an untimely death in the Senate, there are many good…
Farrell to continue push for transparency in oil shipments
With the passage of today’s supplemental budget the Legislature has acknowledged the dangers that come with the shipment of oil through our state. Today’s budget will include a $300,000 appropriation…
Win-win for students, schools is on governor’s desk
Better education for at-risk students, stronger accountability for schools, and increased efficiency for local governments are objectives all wrapped inside successful legislation sponsored by Rep. June Robinson. The measure (House…
Operating budget agreement reached on time
Today’s statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on the 2014 operating budget agreement: “This is a very good supplemental budget that makes additional investments in our schools, provides a…