March 28, 2012 BUDGET TALKS DRAG ON One of my favorite cartoon characters is Wylie Coyote. This poor coyote spends all his time and effort trying to find a…
SR 520 open houses this Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
I received the following update from the WSDOT today. These meetings may be interesting for folks to know what’s happening on the 520 project. ————————— After 15 years of design…
Get your questions ready: Reps. Tharinger, Van De Wege hosting telephone town hall this Wednesday
OLYMPIA—This Wednesday, March 28, state Representatives Steve Tharinger (D – Dungeness) and Kevin Van De Wege (D – Sequim) will host a live telephone town hall meeting for constituents in…
Rep. Orwall’s March 26/2012 e-memo
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…
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…