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Sen. Keiser’s week in review – Oct. 31, 2012
Wednesday, October 31 2012 - Karen Keiser
VIDEO: Sen. Harper the inaugural recipient of Sen. Scott White Regional Leadership Award
Tuesday, October 30 2012 - Nick Harper
Last week Sen. Nick Harper became the inaugural recipient of the Sen. Scott White Regional Leadership Award. The award, presented by the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce at its Regional Leadership Conference at Suncadia Lodge, is named for the late Sen. White who passed away last year at the age of...
Sen. Keiser’s week in review – Oct. 23, 2012
Tuesday, October 23 2012 - Karen Keiser
WA adds more jobs
Wednesday, October 17 2012 - The Hopper
Washington added an estimated 1,200 jobs in September, and the unemployment rate dropped a point to 8.5 percent, according to the latest report from the Employment Security Department. The long-term trend of job growth is clear. In the first nine months of 2012, the state added an estimated 52,300 jobs...
Sid Snyder: A Legacy of Leadership
Tuesday, October 16 2012 - The Hopper
Former state Sen. Sid Snyder was legendary for his trustworthiness, his knowledge of legislative history, and – by all accounts – his story telling. A small business owner and a Democrat from Long Beach, Snyder was widely hailed by today’s senators as a statesman and an inspiration...
Kastama issues statement on loss of Sid Snyder
Monday, October 15 2012 - The Hopper
Sen. Jim Kastama, D-Puyallup, today issued the following statement on the death of former Majority Leader Sid Snyder: "Sid Snyder was a mentor to many of us. He taught me to put my duty as a senator above all else, even if it meant criticism from others. He was a friend who was always willing to...
Kastama issues statement on loss of Sid Snyder
Monday, October 15 2012 - Jim Kastama
Sen. Jim Kastama, D-Puyallup, today issued the following statement on the death of former Majority Leader Sid Snyder: "Sid Snyder was a mentor to many of us. He taught me to put my duty as a senator above all else, even if it meant criticism from others. He was a friend who was always willing to...
Sen. Hargrove's statement on the death of Sen. Sid Snyder
Monday, October 15 2012 - The Hopper
Sen. Jim Hargrove , D-Hoquiam, issued the following statement on former Sen. Sid Snyder, who recently passed away : "The death of Sid Snyder is a huge loss. He was a statesman who cared more about the citizens of the state and the institution of the Senate than anyone else I’ve known. He was very...
Sen. Regala’s statement on the deaths of Sens. Snyder and Wojahn
Monday, October 15 2012 - The Hopper
Sen. Debbie Regala issued the following statement on the deaths of former Senate Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Sen. R. Lorraine Wojahn: "Washington state has lost two of its most dedicated and respected leaders. The passing of Senators Snyder and Wojahn is a great blow to our state. In their time...
Sen. Regala’s statement on the deaths of Sens. Sid Snyder and R. Lorraine Wojahn
Monday, October 15 2012 - Debbie Regala
Sen. Debbie Regala issued the following statement on the deaths of former Senate Majority Leader Sid Snyder and Sen. R. Lorraine Wojahn: "Washington state has lost two of its most dedicated and respected leaders. The passing of Senators Snyder and Wojahn is a great blow to our state. In their time...