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Manufacturing jobs in Washington climbed last year
Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) reported today that Washington gained 6,612 manufacturing jobs from January 2012 to January 2013, that’s a 2.2% growth, which is more than double the increase reported...
2013 session had plenty of highlights
The regular legislative session ended last night without agreement on the two-year operating budget. Our budget team knew coming in that this was going to be a tough year to...
1,000 teachers rally in Olympia
Over 1,000 teachers from the Washington Education Association rallied in Olympia today in support of public schools. Several members of our caucus were on hand to show our support for...
Washington schools make federal “Green Schools” list
Four Washington schools and one Washington school district recently earned recognition in the second annual U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program. The honors were announced earlier this month...
Washington Department of Revenue wins national award
Latest available data from the U.S. Small Business Administration says there were 546,885 small businesses in our state in 2010. That’s 98.1 percent of all businesses in Washington! Hence, the...
“Day in court” for appeals of SR 520 toll penalties
Nearly one in five drivers crossing the State Route 520 bridge over Lake Washington lacks the pre-purchased windshield transponder that is “read” by electronic sensors so that the toll amount...
Which House Democrats are on Twitter?
Twitter may be the fastest way to hear about breaking news. If you’re interested in what’s happening at the state capitol, Twitter is also a great way to keep up...
Applications available for Legislative Youth Council
If you’re a teen, chances are you can’t afford a lobbyist to represent your interests in Olympia, but laws passed under the Capitol dome have an impact on your life...
Need to know: Annual report on Washington courts
The recently released Caseloads of the Courts of Washington report contains “data from the state’s Judicial Information System,” as well as “a detailed overview of the level of activity in...