The Senate worked up to the last minute of the 2012 floor deadline to pass bills dealing with toxic site clean-up, new drivers licenses and teacher evaluations. At the same time, the Marriage Equality Act was signed, the Reform Agenda yielded good news and the economic forecast finally gave reason...
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The Senate floor deadline, history is made with marriage equality and long awaited financial news on In the Loop – 2012, episode 6
Friday, February 17 2012 - Podcast
Sen. Kline talks about reforming "driving while poor" penalties
Friday, February 17 2012 - Adam Kline
Marriage Equality and Our State Budget: The Struggles Continue, But Let’s Celebrate the Good News!
Friday, February 17 2012 - Adam Kline
Today is the 40 th day of our 60-day legislative session. Tuesday was the cut-off for passing bills out of their houses of origin, with the exception of fiscal bills necessary to implement the budget. Bills that passed the Senate now go to the House, and bills that passed the House now go to the Senate...
Sen. Tom’s 2-17-12 E-Newsletter
Friday, February 17 2012 - Rodney Tom
Sen. Chase talks about the need for consumer consumption
Friday, February 17 2012 - Maralyn Chase
A Mid-Session Update from Olympia
Friday, February 17 2012 - David Frockt
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you for subscribing to my e-newsletter. Please feel free to share this with your friends and neighbors. I also welcome any ideas or suggestions you may have on the issues facing our community and our state. It is important to hear from you while I'm down here in Olympia...
A Mid-Session Update from Olympia
Friday, February 17 2012 - Paull Shin
Dear Friends and neighbors, First of all I wanted to let you know about the February 25 District Town Hall I am hosting with my seatmates, Rep. Liias and Rep. Roberts. The meeting will be split into two locations to allow for the easiest access for all constituents. @ Mukilteo Library, 10:30 AM: 4675...
President Obama, Washington Senators focus on exports, manufacturing
Friday, February 17 2012 - Lisa Brown - News
Today several members of the state Senate are participating in President Obama's visit to a Boeing plant in Everett , and in which he is stressing the economic importance of manufacturing American goods and exporting them. Washington is, per-capita, the most export-intensive state in the nation. And...
PODCAST: Highlights from the week
Friday, February 17 2012 - The Hopper
The Senate floor deadline, history is made with marriage equality and long awaited financial news on In the Loop – 2012, episode 6 ....
OP-ED: Plan lays ground for Federal Way light rail
Friday, February 17 2012 - Tracey J. Eide
By King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) Finding solutions to get light rail to Federal Way is a priority that will not only benefit transit users in the city, but residents throughout South King County. This is why we, Pete von Reichbauer, a member of...