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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...