Dear Neighbors, Our top budget leaders are in Olympia this week trying to reach an agreement on the budget while most of us have returned home and are reconnecting with…
Rep. Tina Orwall’s E-Newsletter for May 20, 2013
Rep. Mike Sells – Legislative Update for May 20, 2013
Budget negotiations are continuing in Olympia this week. Most legislators are back at home, however, resuming their jobs and a normal family life. Once budget writers reach agreement on most…
Draft Marijuana Rules Released by the Liquor Control Board
Last week the Washington State Liquor Control Board – the agency responsible for creating the rules for recreational marijuana – released their proposed regulations for the new industry. The most…
Unemployment now below Dec 2008 rate
Earlier this week, the Employment Security Department (ESD) reported that Washington’s unemployment rate has dropped half a percentage point since January. The 3,800 jobs added last month brings April’s rate…
Governor signs Neighborhood Safe Streets Act by Rep. Ryu
Click here for a previous story explaining how the Neighborhood Safe Streets Act will save money and lives.