Olympia — Sen. Tracey Eide, D- Federal Way , has been appointed the Senate representative to the governor's Green River Flood Preparation Subcabinet. The Subcabinet, facilitated by the state Military Department, includes state agency directors and a representative from the House in addition to Eide....
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Sen. Eide named to governor’s Green River Flood Preparation Subcabinet
Tuesday, November 03 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
If you live in the Green River Valley, sign up for direct deposit
Tuesday, November 03 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
Our state Employment Security Department has a great idea: If you live in the Green River Valley and you receive unemployment insurance checks by mail, sign up for direct deposit — ASAP. With the rainy season starting, and the Howard Hanson Dam operating at reduced capacity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
BLOG: Thanks to Federal Way Police, governor signs bill to help police across the state
Sunday, April 26 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
Senate Bill 5413 addresses the growing use of look-alike guns used to threaten police officers. Police Chief Brian Wilson brought this issue to my attention after there was an incident in Federal Way. A suspect pulled an air soft pistol from his waistband and pointed it at an officer. When the case got...
Sen. Eide sponsors Federal Way student as a legislative page
Friday, April 17 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
OLYMPIA –William Brugato of Federal Way recently participated in the Senate Page Program. Each week selected students from across Washington come to Olympia to learn about the legislative process and help the Senate run smoothly. Pages carry mail between offices and relay messages to the Senate...
NEWS: Eide bill for fake threats on cops passes House; on to governor for signature
Wednesday, April 08 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
Criminals who pretend they have a weapon to police are one step away from ending up in jail for an additional year under legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracey J. Eide, D-Federal Way. The bill, supported by Eide's local police department, passed the state House today and now takes the final step to the...
NEWS: Sen. Eide honored by online learning group
Monday, April 06 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
Sen.Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, was recognized in a noon awards ceremony under the Capitol dome today for her efforts to promote online learning. The Pioneer Educator award is given out each year by the Washington Families for Online Learning. The nonprofit grassroots organization this year is backing...
Sen. Eide’s week-in-review
Friday, April 03 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
In the spotlight: State Operating Budget Addressing Washington’s $9 billion deficit is my top priority this session. The Senate Operating Budget was released this week. It is an all cuts budget with no tax increases. Every branch of state government will experience reductions. The budget includes...
NEWS: Senate proposes additional $325,000 for Federal Way performing arts center
Thursday, April 02 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
The state Senate capital construction budget proposal released this week includes $325,000 for further development of a performing arts center in Federal Way. “In these tough times, there is much less for construction projects, so the performing arts center being included in the proposal really...
Federal Way triangle work gets $109 million in Senate roads budget
Wednesday, March 25 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
OLYMPIA – Major improvements to where Interstate 5 and State Routes 161 and 18 connect in Federal Way got a nod today in the state Senate transportation budget. Sen. Tracey J. Eide, D-Federal Way , says continued work on the area known as the Federal Way Triangle will help reduce bottlenecks and...
Sen. Eide sponsors Auburn student as legislative page
Tuesday, March 24 2009 - Tracey J. Eide | Permalink
In early March, Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, sponsored Olga Pilipchuk as a Senate page. Pilipchuk, a 14-year-old from Auburn, is a student at Kilo Middle School.
Students from schools across Washington arrive in Olympia every week to serve in the Senate Page Program at the Washington State Legislature. Senate pages carry mail between offices and relay messages to the Senate floor. Pages attend page school while working at the legislature and participate in mock hearings, write their own bills and engage in debates.
Olga enjoys photography and reading. She is active in her church’s weekly youth service, picking up trash and performing other community service. She plans to go into the medical field and possibly run for public office.
“When I was on the floor watching the senators, I wanted to raise debates,” Olga said. “In class we have debates, and I’m the only one talking.” Page positions provide valuable civic and employment experiences for Washington state youth. Additional information on becoming a Senate page is available at http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram.