Dear Neighbors, As you’ve probably heard, the budget negotiations in Olympia are continuing. Our leadership and budget teams are working hard and I am encouraged by the progress that’s…
Rep. Orwall’s March 26/2012 e-memo
A new direction for higher education
By Rep. Larry Seaquist (D-Gig Harbor) and Rep. Larry Haler (R-Richland) Right now, leadership and budget writers from all four caucuses and the governor’s office are negotiating a final supplemental…
Newly-signed Legislation keeps Washington at forefront of aviation biofuels industry
OLYMPIA – A measure signed by Governor Gregoire today helps to complete the supply chain for Washington’s aviation biofuels industry all the way from research to market. House Bill 2422,…
Kitsap state Rep. Sherry Appleton retains key spots on state panels
State Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo, 23rd) was appointed this month to a fourth term as a legislative member of the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Appleton, the senior member of…
State Rep. Jim Moeller’s statements about legislative "per diem"
There has been a lot of talk about legislators taking “per diem.” When the House of Representatives releases its report on per diem, you will see my name there. I’m…