Dear Neighbor, I – and, I expect, many of you – have spent time this week watching dramatic videos of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that literally wiped out parts…
Rep. Orwall’s e-memo for March 18
Revenue forecast widens budget gap, while hundreds rally to protect basic services
As the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council was meeting to adopt a revised revenue forecast for the current and upcoming two-year budget period, hundreds of people gathered on the steps…
Bill to streamline ‘clean car’ compliance edges toward Senate vote
OLYMPIA – It may be a simple “housekeeping” bill, but it’s vitally important for Washington’s automotive dealers and helps the environment as well. Yesterday, it cleared another hurdle in the…
State Rep. Jim Moeller’s statements on the Thursday, March 17, 2011, state-revenue forecast
“I’m no different from any other legislator or citizen: I continue to be very disappointed in the ongoing reduction of revenue available for programs that help our most vulnerable citizens…
Rep. Kristine Lytton’s March 16, Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week brought two major milestones: the halfway point of session and the house of origin cut-off. The cut-off was the deadline for each house to…