OYLMPIA – Funding for a second 144-car ferry and $25 million in ferry service funding may become a reality thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris. Introduced today in…
Morris sponsors bill to fund additional 144-car ferry
Several Jinkins bills survive latest legislative deadline
Health care the focus of her legislative efforts OLYMPIA – As an incoming freshman legislator, Rep. Laurie Jinkins figured her first legislative session would be filled mostly with issue briefings…
Legislature approves oil spill protection plan
House Bill 1186 clears Senate today; House concurrence expected soon OLYMPIA – The Senate today passed a bill designed to prevent catastrophic oil spills and improve spill-response efforts in Washington…
Ryu economic development bill heads to the Governor
OLYMPIA—Communities in Washington could soon have new opportunities to invest in cutting-edge economic development and job-creation strategies. The state Senate voted unanimously Monday for a proposal by Rep. Cindy Ryu…
Moeller says GOP ‘inflexibility severely limits options in this hardest-times budget’
House Democratic Caucus unveils 2011-2013 plan, including $4.4 billion in cuts OLYMPIA – One must play the hand that one is dealt, even when – if you’ll pardon a mixed…