Sen. Gordon was a featured guest on KBTC's Northwest Now program May 6th. He discussed the difficult budget challenges facing the state and what the Legislature did in the special session to solve a $2.8 billion budget shortfall. Click here to watch the program ....
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Gordon talks education, state budget at town hall meetings
Saturday, May 08 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Sen. Randy Gordon covered a lot of ground Saturday, May 8th, hosting three town halls in the 41st Legislative District. Gordon updated constituents on what was accomplished during the regular and special legislative sessions and answered questions about a host of public policy issues. The subjects...
New: Gordon honored by Newcastle City Council
Wednesday, May 05 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
On Tuesday, May 4, the Newcastle City Council awarded Sen. Gordon a certificate of appreciation for his work obtaining $325,000 in state capital budget funds to replace potentially dangerous playground equipment in Lake Boren Park. “I am honored by this recognition,” said Gordon. “I know how hard...
Gordon’s civil justice reform bill signed into law
Friday, March 19 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Legislation Sen. Randy Gordon sponsored to end appellate abuses in civil cases has been signed into law. Gordon attended the signing this afternoon in the governor’s conference room in Olympia. Currently, a person or company losing a case and who is ordered to pay a judgment may be tempted to...
Gordon says no to special session per diem
Friday, March 19 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Sen. Randy Gordon, D-Bellevue , is doing his part to save the state money during the budget crisis by declining per diem payments during the special session. “I came here to be part of the solution, not part of the problem,” said Gordon. “By waiving reimbursements and relieving staff, we have reduced...
Gordon votes to nix dozens of boards and commissions; make government more efficient
Thursday, March 18 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
HB 2617 eliminates forty-eight statutory boards, commissions, committees, or councils. Where appropriate, duties are transferred to the agency that the board, commission, committee, or council advises. Gordon, who is a member of the a member of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC...
Video: Gordon floor speech on wrongful death legislation
Monday, March 15 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Senate Bill 6508 would change the class of persons entitled to recoveries under a wrongful death or survival action. The legislation caused serious debate in both chambers in the last few weeks of the regular session. On March 11th, Sen. Gordon urged the Senate to concur with House amendments to the...
Gordon’s early learning bill passes Legislature; victory for children with developmental disabilities
Tuesday, March 09 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Sen. Randy Gordon is celebrating yet another legislative victory for the people of Washington after the Senate voted today to concur with House amendments to his early learning bill, SB 6593 . The legislation transfers responsibility for the administration of the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention...
Video: Gordon floor speech on proposed Senate revenue package
Tuesday, March 09 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Video: Sen. Randy Gordon on TVW’s The Impact
Tuesday, March 09 2010 - Randy Gordon | Permalink
Aired March 3, 2010...