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....
Springer regulatory reform signed into law to protect Washington industries
OLYMPIA—Washington industries located along the Puget Sound and other important waters dodged an expensive regulatory bullet today when Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a new approach to protecting sensitive...
House passes regulatory relief for colleges and universities
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Larry Springer’s work on regulatory relief for Washington businesses and local governments could soon pay off for Washington’s cash-strapped colleges and universities. The House voted unanimously today for...
House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff
February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – From foster care to health care, House Democrats are pushing forward on priority legislation this session. After today’s cutoff for House bills to clear the...
Springer bill for emergency medical services passes House
OLYMPIA—Fire chiefs, fire commissioners and front-line firefighters don’t always speak with one voice. But they were united in calling for swift passage of a bill by state Rep. Larry Springer...
House passes Springer bill to save Washington industries from birds and small animals
OLYMPIA—It seemed to make sense in 2009: protect sensitive waters by mandating rigid numerical limits on how much bacteria can be discharged under the rules governing industrial storm-water permits. The problem...
Larry in the News
Highlights from recent news coverage of Larry. Sammamish legislators cast eye toward budget as session starts Larry suggest specific government reforms and describes the need for fiscal responsibility during the...
Planning leaders name Springer “2011 Legislator of the Year”
OLYMPIA— State Rep. Larry Springer’s leadership for new laws that help local communities save tax dollars and plan for better futures was celebrated last night by the Washington chapter of...
House Dems plan aims to connect Boeing jobs to Washington workers
OLYMPIA – House Democrats today released a legislative package aimed at better training and educating aerospace workers the Boeing Company and their suppliers need right now – and in the...
Larry Springer statement on the Wenatchee Bridge Loan
Dec. 5, 2011 The Washington House of Representatives today voted 56-33 to provide a $42 million bridge loan to the Wenatchee Public Facilities District to respond to a bond default....