Sen. Maralyn Chase on Wednesday took to the airwaves to discuss Senate Bill 5780 , which would ban the distribution of plastic and paper bags in the state. Chase went on John Carlson’s radio show to discuss the detrimental effects the manufacturing and disposal of both types of bags have on the environment...
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LISTEN AND WATCH: Sen. Chase discusses, debates plastic bag ban on KOMO Radio
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - Maralyn Chase
Washington economy performing as expected
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - The Hopper
In its latest report, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the state's signature industries are doing well, but government cuts and a struggling construction sector are holding a full economic recovery in check. Top line: "Washington's economy is benefitting from solid performances by...
State economist Raha departs
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - The Hopper
Arun Raha, the state economist who has tried to predict revenues during a historically difficult economic period – and who had an unusual knack for softening the bad news with humor – has accepted a new position out of state. “Two good things come from me leaving. One, I’m getting...
Taking toxics out of the nursery
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - Sharon Nelson
Today Sen. Nelson joined Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, the Washington Toxics Coalition , doctors and citizens across the state in calling for a ban on specific dangerous chemicals that are commonly used in children's products. "When I walk into a nursery, I don’t want to worry about the toxics...
Senate Democrats to announce reform agenda Thursday
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - Jim Hargrove
OLYMPIA - Sens. Jim Hargrove and Nick Harper will join Sen. Lisa Brown's first media availability of the regular session on Thursday in the majority leader's office at 1:30 p.m. to announce the Senate Democrat's reform agenda. The reform agenda announcement comes after a long process of pouring through...
Plastic-bag ban up now
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - The Hopper
In one of the session's first high-profile bill hearings, the Senate Environment committee today will take up Senate Bill 5780 , aimed at prohibiting the use of the plastic carry-out bags found in grocery stores. As the Seattle Times reported : "Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Shoreline, the prime sponsor...
Police, sheriffs name Haugen Legislator of Year
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - Mary Margaret Haugen
Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, has been named 'Legislator of the Year" for 2011 by the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs. Dave Hayes, the council's president, said the group presented the award today to Haugen for "her responsiveness to public safety issues." In the...
Lawmakers to announce two major education bills
Wednesday, January 11 2012 - Rodney Tom
OLYMPIA - Rep. Eric Pettigrew and Sen. Steve Litzow, along with co-sponsors Rep. Bruce Dammeier and Sen. Rodney Tom, will announce two major education bills Thursday that will focus on the learning and achievement of all students, and will provide supports to ensure our state's schools have the best...