January 24, 2012 What a week! We celebrated Martin Luther King’s birthday on Monday with speeches from several representatives honoring his memory and accomplishments with floor speeches. That was…
Washington Investment Trust bills to be heard this week
A bill that would create the Washington investment Trust has been scheduled for a public hearing this coming Thursday at 8:00 a.m. The Senate companion bill will also be heard…
Equal protection advanced in marriage-equality legislation
OLYMPIA — Four state lawmakers — flanked by supporters young and not-so-young, military veterans and civilians, religious and lay, Democrats and Republicans — joined in a noontime press conference today…
Ryu bill to save traveler-rescue services passes House unanimously
OLYMPIA—When travelers are stricken by serious injuries, earthquakes or threats to their safety from volatile political situations overseas, they often turn to companies like Global Rescue for help that can…
Rep. Lytton introduces package of education bills in Olympia
“This is the reason I came here: to help Washington have the best students, teachers and schools in the nation.” OLYMPIA – Wrapping up the first week of the 2012…