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Senate to hear resolution honoring Sen. Scott White

Thursday, January 12 2012 - The Hopper

OLYMPIA - Sen. David Frockt will present a resolution on the floor of the Washington State Senate on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, honoring the life and service of the late Sen. Scott White. Sen. White served the 46 th Legislative District in the both the State House and Senate, before tragically dying...

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Sen. Frockt to offer resolution honoring Sen. Scott White

Thursday, January 12 2012 - David Frockt

OLYMPIA - Sen. David Frockt will present a resolution on the floor of the Washington State Senate on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, honoring the life and service of the late Sen. Scott White. Sen. White served the 46 th Legislative District in the both the State House and Senate, before tragically dying...

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Audits and reviews being used to trim state spending

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Jim Hargrove

OLYMPIA - As lawmakers search for ways to save taxpayer money while still providing support to state residents, several avenues of savings have been suggested and implemented by state agencies. It's a start and an effort that needs to be continued. Reviews by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee...

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Senate Democrats lay out agenda for sensible reforms and strategic investments

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Jim Hargrove

OLYMPIA - Senate Democrats today previewed reform legislation to streamline government, target fraud and abuse, and make strategic investments that will garner long-term savings. Sens. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam , and Nick Harper, D-Everett , were tasked with targeting potential reforms in all areas of...

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Senate Democrats lay out agenda for sensible reforms and strategic investments

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Nick Harper

Senate Democrats today previewed reform legislation to streamline government, target fraud and abuse, and make strategic investments that will garner long-term savings. Sens. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam , and Nick Harper, D-Everett , were tasked with targeting potential reforms in all areas of state government...

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VIDEO: Sen. Tom on the budget; education reform

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Rodney Tom

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Senate Democrats lay out agenda for sensible reforms and strategic investments

Thursday, January 12 2012 - The Hopper

OLYMPIA - Senate Democrats today previewed reform legislation to streamline government, target fraud and abuse, and make strategic investments that will garner long-term savings. Sens. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam , and Nick Harper, D-Everett , were tasked with targeting potential reforms in all areas of...

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30 Washington legislators join brief supporting Affordable Care Act

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Karen Keiser

Olympia - Today, Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent , Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle , Sen Steve Conway, D-Tacoma , Rep. Eileen Cody, D-West Seattle and Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma , announced their submission of an amicus brief in support of the Affordable Care Act at a press conference. The announcement comes...

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McAuliffe’s News Tribune editorial: More must be done to prepare state’s children for rewarding careers

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Rosemary McAuliffe

By Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe and Sen. Tracey Eide Washington is home to the longest aerospace supply chain not just in the nation, but across the world. With the recent Boeing announcement to build the new 737 Max in Renton, and Southwest Airline’s largest Boeing order ever, there is a tremendous...

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Sen. Conway's session update

Thursday, January 12 2012 - Steve Conway

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