Dear Neighbors, The House 2012 supplemental budget proposal was released last Tuesday. Budget writers had been working on the document for several months, but needed the final revenue forecast before…
Rep. Orwall’s February 29/2012 e-memo
House passes Clibborn bill to keep SR 520 bridge work on track
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives took action today to prevent the threat of an automatic work-stoppage at the SR 520 bridge project from torpedoing nearly 900 construction jobs and inflating taxpayer…
Freshmen push for long-term solutions and tax reform
OLYMPIA — They may be the new kids in town, but these lawmakers haven’t wasted any time getting down to business. Beginning early last session the freshmen House Democrats have…
Legislature approves Legacy Biomass bill
OLYMPIA – Rural jobs and environmental quality will both be furthered under a bill approved on Tuesday by the Washington State House of Representatives. Under Senate Bill 5575, regulations set…
House budget keeps passenger ferries at Colman Dock
Olympia – A group of Puget Sound lawmakers is looking to ensure passenger-only ferries continue operating in the Puget Sound. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) is working with Rep. Drew Hansen…