We are back at work in Olympia today. It was certainly not my plan to still be here but, unfortunately, our education budget has yet to be approved. Governor Inslee made it clear in his…
Rep. Roberts e-newsletter for June 13, 2013
The Bracken Fix: Millionaire estates or a million school kids?
If you haven’t heard of “The Bracken case,” it’s probably because you’re more focused on everyday life, like your child’s graduation, finally getting that root canal, or making those home…
Special times often call for Special Sessions
But a little history first. The Legislature finished on time without a special session in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and even 2009 at the beginning of the worst…
Greetings From Olympia: An Update from Representative Marcus Riccelli
Special Session Concludes Yesterday marked the 30th and final day of the special session, and unfortunately the House and Senate priorities remain too far apart to finalize a budget. House Democrats passed…
Republicans bring D.C.-style politics to our Washington
Well, Olympia has just had its second Sine Die. But nothing is finished. Senate Republicans need to hear from the public that everyone’s tired of this strategy of holding a…