Recognizing certain biomass energy facilities as eligible renewable energy resources is as much about jobs as it is energy. That message was emphasized by Sen. Brian Hatfield , D-Raymond, in the hearing for SB 5575 on Tuesday. “What we’re doing is trying to save some mills, mostly in rural Washington...
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Hatfield bill ties renewable energy to rural jobs
Tuesday, January 17 2012 - Brian Hatfield
Ranker’s Discover Pass transferability bill passes key budget committee
Tuesday, January 17 2012 - Kevin Ranker
OLYMPIA - A proposal to allow transferability of the Discover Pass is one step closer to becoming law after passing through the Senate Ways & Means Committee today. SB 5977 , sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , would allow the pass to be transferable between two vehicles. "Different...
Pridemore bill would require robocall identification
Tuesday, January 17 2012 - Craig Pridemore
Automated phone calls generated by political organizations would be required to announce the identity of the call's sponsor, under legislation proposed by Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver. Senate Bill 6089, which was heard today by the Senate Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee...
Hometown Heroes raffle a success for returning veterans
Tuesday, January 17 2012 - Steve Conway
The results are in and the first annual Hometown Heroes raffle proved a winner for the state’s men and women who are returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Senate Bill 5806 , sponsored by Sen. Steve Conway, established the raffle last year as a way to fund the Veterans Innovations...
Frockt bill would flag realities of financial aid
Tuesday, January 17 2012 - David Frockt
At a time when Washington students are plunging deeper into debt in order to gain college diplomas, legislation proposed by Sen. David Frockt would help them avoid getting in over their heads. Senate Bill 6121 would require colleges and universities to provide financial aid counseling curriculum to aid...
School funding case, Discover Pass up today
Tuesday, January 17 2012 - The Hopper
The state Supreme Court's decision holding that Washington must do a better job of funding basic education is the first topic up in today's Senate Ways & Means Committee hearing . You can read news coverage of the decision here , and senator's statements on the issue here . The full opinion can be...