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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... READ MORE

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.... READ MORE

State House Democrats applaud news of Renton landing the 737 MAX, contract deal

OLYMPIA – No one knows airplanes better, and no region of the world builds them better, than Washington State. That’s the message House Democrats in Olympia conveyed as news broke... READ MORE

Springer law brings fiscal relief to cities and counties across Washington

OLYMPIA—Help is on the way to Washington cities and counties, which are struggling to maintain services during the economic downturn without piling on additional taxes. Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed... READ MORE

Springer bill to speed homeless services signed into law

OLYMPIA—A new law signed today by Gov. Chris Gregoire will streamline and strengthen state privacy rules in order to speed housing and other assistance to the homeless. “The faster we... READ MORE

Legislature approves Springer’s REET Flexibility Bill

OLYMPIA—Washington’s lawmakers agree with Rep. Larry Springer that cash-strapped local governments need an alternative to raising taxes or seeing parks and facilities fall into disrepair. The Senate today passed a... READ MORE

House passes Springer local-government relief package

OLYMPIA—A former mayor of Kirkland is leading the charge to replace state mandates on local governments with taxpayer-friendly choices that can help communities grow and weather the remainder of the... READ MORE

Unprecedented L&I reform package to save millions, prevent harm to workers

OLYMPIA – In a sweeping reform package for the state Department of Labor &  Industries (L&I), the House passed new efficiency and oversight measures adding flexibility for employers and injured... READ MORE

45th District legislators to hold town hall in Woodinville

OLYMPIA…Residents of the 45th Legislative District will have the opportunity to speak with State Sen. Andy Hill of Redmond and Reps. Larry Springer and Roger Goodman of Kirkland during a... READ MORE

House gives businesses a break and workers a bump

OLYMPIA—With an unprecedented unanimous vote, the House of Representatives approved legislation today to provide timely tax relief for businesses and much needed help for jobless workers. “With an Unemployment Insurance... READ MORE