Thousands of people converged on the Capital Campus today as legislators began a special session to address the current $2 billion budget hole. See more photos of today’s rally on…
Everett Herald: Suggestion to cut length of school year gaining grudging support
The Legislature will convene for a special session on November 28 to address the looming $2 billion budget shortfall. Earlier this week, Governor Gregoire announced her 2012 supplemental budget proposal…
West Bakerview Overpass project to begin in 2013
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…