In this edition of the Washington White Board, Larry discusses the important connection between higher education and unemployment. Investing in education is critical to getting our economy moving forward.
Statement from Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon on actions in the Senate
Following is a statement from Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) regarding legislation that died in the state Senate Friday evening. I’m disappointed partisanship got in the way of enacting two very…
Local legislators decry fear-mongering over air quality measure
OLYMPIA – A bill no one testified against during its first public hearing, and which passed the state House of Representatives by a wide bipartisan margin, is now generating opposition…
Statement by state Rep. Fred Finn (D – rural Thurston County) regarding his vote against the initial House budget proposal:
“Earlier this week, the House passed a supplemental operating budget for our state. I was one of three House Democrats who voted against this budget, and want to be clear…
Rep. Mike Sells March 2/2012 e-memo
March 2, 2012 Message from Rep. Mike Sells The session is scheduled to end next Thursday, March 8. We are in high-gear right now as the final budget details are…