“My family and I are shocked and saddened by Scott’s death. He was a bright young leader and a dedicated, energetic public servant. But above all, he was a dedicated…
Statement from Speaker Frank Chopp regarding the passing of Sen. Scott White:
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s Oct. 20th Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, I continue to grapple with the news of the revenue forecast and special session and their impending impacts on our community. I know the budget and…
Farm Bureau names Blake Legislator of the Year
OLYMPIA – Aberdeen Democratic Representative Brian Blake has been named 2011 Legislator of the Year by the Washington Farm Bureau Board of Directors. In his role as chair of…
Washington people are bullish on renewable energy
Renewable energy? Not to worry. Folks in these parts have it covered. Fact is, we aren’t a bit shy when it comes to developing renewable energy. For evidence supporting that…
Good Washington Post Op-Ed on Federal Budget
Rep. Alan Simpson (former GOP senator from Wyoming) and Erskine Bowles (former Clinton budget director) produced a difficult but rational plan for dealing with the pernicious federal budget/debt/economy problem. It’s…