After action in the Rules Committee yesterday, SB 6239 , which would allow same-sex couples to receive Washington marriage licenses, is now on today's order of consideration for the full Senate. It will be taken up when the Senate convenes again at 6 p.m. Sen. Ed Murray is the prime sponsor of the legislation...
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Marriage equality bill on floor tonight
Wednesday, February 01 2012 - The Hopper
Senate committee approves federal health reform implementation
Wednesday, February 01 2012 - Karen Keiser
OLYMPIA - The Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee approved the next step in fully implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by committee chair Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent , moves Washington forward to meet critical development milestones in 2013...
Senate approves redistricting plan
Wednesday, February 01 2012 - The Hopper
Today the Senate voted to adopt new legislative district boundaries through EHCR 4409 . The new districts were drawn through Washington's highly-regarded, bipartisan Redistricting Commission ....
State Work-Study provides brighter path to Washington’s future
Wednesday, February 01 2012 - David Frockt
As Washington continues its climb out from the depths of the Great Recession, we must evaluate what has and has not been working for our state. One program that I believe has been invaluable in helping to create the stable and talent rich workforce that we rely on more than ever is the State Work-Study...