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Smart, Effective Legislation
Ever wonder how our state knows which programs are saving taxpayers money and which ones are ineffective? How we know whether domestic violence offender treatment works or if smaller class…
45th district representatives host telephone town hall
Last Wednesday, Representatives Larry Springer and Roger Goodman hosted a special session telephone town hall for their constituents. For an hour, the 45th District Legislators heard from many constituents on…
Special times often call for Special Sessions
But a little history first. The Legislature finished on time without a special session in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and even 2009 at the beginning of the worst…
The truth about taxes in Washington
Urban legends abound about any number of things, like the idea there is more nutritional value in the wrapper then there actually is in the Twinkie it wrapped. While that…
Bill to Aid Local Governments in Buying Local Passes House
Legislation sponsored by Representative Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) that would ease restrictions on local government purchasing practices passed out of the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon. “This legislation helps cities…
Rep. Springer Introduces Local Government Efficiency Legislation
With local governments across the state struggling with budget woes, Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, is pushing a new set of bipartisan bills designed to streamline local government operations. “These efficiencies…
House Democrats round out leadership team
The House Democratic Caucus elected the remaining members of their leadership team today. Adding to the positions previously elected are: – Jim Moeller (Vancouver): Speaker pro tem-designate – Tina Orwall…
Springer: Time to move forward together on health care reform
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Larry Springer hailed today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act as a giant step forward toward more affordable health care. “The Supreme Court has ruled,”…
Higher-ed efficiency reforms signed into law
OLYMPIA—A package of efficiency reforms that will enable colleges and universities to cut administrative costs and redirect savings to serving students was signed into law today by Gov. Chris Gregoire….