The following are Sen. Murray's prepared remarks on the signing of his marriage equality bill : My friends, welcome to the other side of the rainbow. The journey to reach this historic day has been long, it has not been easy, and it has often been painful. We are here today because families, lesbian...
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Sen. Murray on the signing of the marriage equality bill
Monday, February 13 2012 - Ed Murray News
Senate Marriage Equality bill signed into law
Monday, February 13 2012 - Radio
With the signing of Senate Bill 6239, Washington state has become the seventh state in the nation to recognize marriage equality. Gov. Gregoire: "It is signed." (Applause) It took 17 years for Senator Ed Murray to get the Washington State Legislature to recognize marriage equality, but that hard journey...
State economy continues to heal
Monday, February 13 2012 - The Hopper
In its latest report , the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says Washington is doing better than the nation in its recovery, but it's still slow going -- with plenty of risk. The highlights: The preliminary February forecast for the U.S. economy is similar to the November forecast, with continued...
Senate passes Legacy Biomass bill
Monday, February 13 2012 - Radio
Rural jobs and the environment may be protected under a bill adopted Saturday by the Washington State Senate. Senate Bill 5575 will alter some of the regulations of Initiative 937, adding new sources to the list of eligible biomass products, organic matter used to generate electricity with steam turbines...
Senate passes Haugen bill to allow homeowners access to water
Monday, February 13 2012 - Mary Margaret Haugen
Prospective homeowners in rural areas of the Skagit River Basin not served by public water systems would receive relief under legislation passed today by the Senate. Senate Bill 6312, sponsored by Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, would let new homes with on-site septic systems withdraw 350...
Governor signs marriage equality legislation
Monday, February 13 2012 - The Hopper
Today Gov. Chris Gregoire signed SB6239 , making Washington the seventh state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage, in addition to Washington, D.C. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Ed Murray , who has championed the issue for 17 years. As reported: OLYMPIA — In a crowded reception room surrounded...
VIDEO: Sen. Ranker issues statement on marriage equality bill signing
Monday, February 13 2012 - Kevin Ranker
Sen. Ranker's floor speech on marriage equality, as referenced by Governor Gregoire in her signing speech. OLYMPIA – Governor Gregoire signed landmark legislation today granting same-sex couples the right to marry. After the signing, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , released the following statement...
Sen. Fraser’s e-newsletter – Feb. 13, 2012
Monday, February 13 2012 - Karen Fraser
Dear Friends, Deadlines, deadlines... The Legislature is moving quickly through a series of major deadlines, and the pace is truly intense. Fiscal bills deadline. Tuesday last week was the cut-off for bills to be reported out of fiscal committees. As a member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, I...
Sen. Ranker green jobs bill passes unanimously
Monday, February 13 2012 - Kevin Ranker
OLYMPIA - Clean-up of waste sites across Washington would be accelerated under legislation passed unanimously by the state Senate today. Senate Bill 6211 , sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , reforms the State and Local Toxics Account law to begin cleaning up sites more quickly while protecting...
Children's Safe Products Act passes Senate
Monday, February 13 2012 - Sharon Nelson
The Children's Safe Products Act, which would ban specific toxic chemicals in childrens' products, has passed the Senate ahead of an important deadline. "Washington is moving forward in protecting our littlest ones from chemicals we know are dangerous to their health, and that's important,"...