Last year, an aquaculture facility on Cypress Island collapsed and hundreds of thousands of Atlantic salmon entered local waters. This was a problem. The release of nonnative salmon pose a…
Our Statement on the Public Records Act

Last week, we voted to approve Senate Bill 6617, the Legislative Public Records Act, which changed how public records would be handled in the Legislature. Unfortunately, the bill should have…
Our Statement on the Public Records Act

Last week, we voted to approve Senate Bill 6617, the Legislative Public Records Act, which changed how public records would be handled in the Legislature. Unfortunately, the bill should have…
Rep. Orwall’s 3/2/18 Update: Public Records Bill Veto and Fighting Blight

Dear friends and neighbors, As you have probably heard, a week ago both legislative chambers passed Senate Bill 6617. I was one of the 14 House members voting NO on…
SB 6617: I heard you loud and clear

SB 6617 has been vetoed. I support the veto. I want to thank all of you who reached out to me and let me know your disappointment in my vote…