It has been seven months since the end of the most recent special session. Seven months since this Legislature had to make cuts and reductions that tore at the very…
Slow-Motion Default in Wenatchee
I’m disappointed that the Legislature failed to address the slow-motion financial default in progress in Wenatchee. 7 cities and 2 counties got together and agreed to build an arena in…
Planning leaders name Springer “2011 Legislator of the Year”
OLYMPIA— State Rep. Larry Springer’s leadership for new laws that help local communities save tax dollars and plan for better futures was celebrated last night by the Washington chapter of…
House Dems plan aims to connect Boeing jobs to Washington workers
OLYMPIA – House Democrats today released a legislative package aimed at better training and educating aerospace workers the Boeing Company and their suppliers need right now – and in the…
House and Senate page program: Now accepting applications
Olympia – The Washington state House of Representatives and Senate are now accepting applications from students to serve as legislative pages during the 2012 legislative session. “I really encourage students…