OLYMPIA — Score a big one today for Vancouver’s Kiggins Theatre and other small, independent movie houses across the state. The state Senate passed, 27-21, legislation aimed at sending these…
Skagit Valley Tulip Ambassadors Visit Olympia
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is known world-wide as a showcase for millions of Skagit Valley tulips and the rich agricultural heritage created by generation after generation of Skagit Valley…
Tarleton’s safe keys bill OK’d by Senate
State Representative Gael Tarleton’s (D-Ballard) bill requiring landlords to safely secure spare keys to their rental units was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 42-5. Tarleton introduced…
Senate Budget – Unconstitutional Fund Transfer?
In the Senate Republican budget they transfer $166 million of the “Common School Construction Fund” into the operating budget. The Treasurer does not believe he has the constitutional authority to…
Week 12 Legislative Update from Rep. Farrell
Greetings from Olympia! Week 12 of the 2013 legislative session is behind us, and what a week it was! The Senate released a budget proposal, following Governor Inslee’s roll-out of…