Effective public-private partnership secures state grant OLYMPIA- One of the lesser known roles of state legislators is that of constituent-advocate and consensus builder. State Representative Jeff Morris’ (D-Mount Vernon) office…
Tharinger begins special session with new legislative assistant
A new face will greet visitors to Rep. Steve Tharinger’s office just in time for the start of the 30-day special session. Laura O’Neal, of Port Angeles, was recently hired…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s November 21st Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, The special session starts one week from today, and I have been busy prepping for what will be an incredibly difficult task. That preparation has meant…
Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp regarding Governor Gregoire’s budget proposal:
“This recession has had an unprecedented impact on our state’s economy, and after three straight years of deep budget cuts, we have very few options left. I understand just how…
State Rep. Jim Moeller’s statements on the governor’s proposed supplemental budget
“Since the recession slammed into us three years ago, we’ve slashed more than $10 billion in basic social services and essential public programs. Thousands of state employees have been riffed….