Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, on Thursday discussed the need for a bipartisan approach to cut the federal deficit and avoid the pitfalls associated with the fiscal cliff. Hobbs, the Washington state co-chair of the Campaign to Fix the Debt, talked about the urgency of the fiscal cliff and the dire...
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Sen. Hobbs discusses the need to “Fix the Debt”
Friday, November 30 2012 - Steve Hobbs
Sen. Brown selected for Inslee transition team
Friday, November 30 2012 - Lisa Brown - News
It was announced Friday that Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane , was selected to join Gov.-elect Jay Inslee's transition team. For more information about the rest of the team, the full press release can be viewed here....
AUDIO – Sen. Regala speaks about the death penalty on KIRO Radio
Friday, November 30 2012 - Debbie Regala
Sen. Debbie Regala was featured on KIRO Radio on Thursday, during a discussion on abolishing the death penalty in Washington state....
AUDIO – Mark Mullet sworn in as member of the Washington State Senate
Friday, November 30 2012 - Mark Mullet
After taking the oath of office, Sen. Mark Mullet speaks on his goals as senator for the 5th Legislative District....
VIDEO – Sen. Frockt discusses leadership, education funding on “Inside Olympia”
Friday, November 30 2012 - David Frockt
Sen. Hatfield releases statement on Gov. Gregoire’s executive order on ocean acidification
Thursday, November 29 2012 - Brian Hatfield
OLYMPIA - Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, released the following statement today on an executive order signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire ordering the use of state resources to combat rising levels of ocean acidity: "By making Washington a leader in the battle against ocean acidification, Gov. Gregoire...
Kohl-Welles to focus on human trafficking and sexual abuse
Thursday, November 29 2012 - Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle , has been recommended by the Senate Democratic Caucus this week to retain her chairmanship of the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee and her seats on the Senate Ways & Means Committee, Senate Rules Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee...
Thank you for visiting my webpage
Thursday, November 29 2012 - Mark Mullet
I am honored to have been elected to represent the people of the 5 th Legislative District and consider it a privilege to serve in the Washington State Senate. I hope you'll find the information here useful, and will check back regularly throughout the 2013 legislative session. As a small business owner...
Sen. Murray’s statement on Sen. Schoesler’s election as Republican Leader
Wednesday, November 28 2012 - Ed Murray
"Sen. Schoesler is a knowledgeable and dedicated legislator, and I congratulate him on his new leadership position. He and I have worked together on budget and transportation issues many times over the years, since the days when we both served in the House. I look forward to more constructive work...
Keiser convenes discussion on health care payment reform, transparency and quality care
Wednesday, November 28 2012 - Karen Keiser
Keiser met today with health care industry leaders to discuss: Improving transparency of health care costs; Focus on cost containment - goals for reducing costs; Improving incentives for chronic care-primary care management (medical homes) and integration of needed care; and Focus on evidence-based care...