Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, went airborne October 27 with Rep. Tina Orwall and King County Sheriff’s Office pilots to see the flood zone. In January, federal engineers discovered that water is seeping through an abutment in the right hillside of the Howard Hanson Dam. While there is no danger of...
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Pictures and Video: Keiser takes aerial tour of Green River Valley flood zone
Tuesday, October 27 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Photos: Keiser, state lawmakers hold top level meetings with members of Congress on health reform
Thursday, October 15 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Over two dozen state legislators, including Sen. Karen Keiser, met with the White House and Capitol Hill leaders to share views of how to build a strong state-federal partnership to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working with the Progressive States Network and the White House...
So close but…….
Wednesday, October 14 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Sen. Keiser just wrapped up her appointment at the White House. She and other state lawmakers from around the nation were scheduled to meet with President Obama to talk about the impact health reform legislation will have on the states, but President Obama had to attend a very important meeting...
Keiser to meet with President Obama Wednesday
Tuesday, October 13 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Sen. Karen Keiser and a small group of state lawmakers from around the country are scheduled to meet with President Obama Wednesday to discuss health care reform. Keiser is on her fourth trip to the nation’s capital to lobby Congress to pass a comprehensive reform plan that improves the current system...
Photo: Keiser trip to DC
Tuesday, October 13 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Sen. Keiser is in our nation's capital along with state lawmakers from around the country to lobby Congress for a health reform bill before Thanksgiving. Keiser is part of a group of about 30 state legislators nationwide who discuss health care reform each week with White House officials. Picture...
Keiser and state leaders to Congress: Pass health reform bill by Thanksgiving
Monday, October 12 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Sen. Karen Keiser and dozens of other state leaders from around the country are headed to Washington, D.C., Oct. 13-14 to encourage Congress to pass a comprehensive bill next month. Keiser will be joined by Reps. Steve Conway and Brendan Williams. “This will be my fourth trip to the nation’s capital...
Getting ready: Flood safety checklist
Monday, October 05 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Emergency Checklist ___ Determine whether you’re in a flood area. Flood area: Yes No ____ If in a flood area, is flooding covered under your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy? (Most insurance policies specifically exclude flooding from rising water.) Flood insurance: Yes No ____...
Keiser in her own words
Monday, October 05 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Sen. Keiser covers a lot of ground in her legislative blogs. Click here to check out some of her recent posts. Competitors for Dreamliner Face Unemployment Tax Nightmare Pandemic Flu creates dangerous predicament Senator Kennedy's death provokes a Mother Jones moment...
Alert: Keiser set to lead health reform discussion
Thursday, October 01 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
The Washington state Capitol is buzzing with activity today. Legislative committees are meeting to discuss a host of issues. Sen. Karen Keiser, chair of the Health & Long-Term Care Committee, is leading a work session today at 3:30 pm in anticipation that federal health reform will pass this year...
Cooperation urged to protect the Green River Valley
Monday, September 14 2009 - Karen Keiser | Permalink
Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, issued the following statement today regarding efforts to protect the Green River Valley from catastrophic flooding.
“We’re in a race to prevent lives from being lost and the Valley’s economic core from being wiped out. A good defense is the best offense. Everyone living and working in vulnerable areas should develop a plan and purchase flood insurance.
This is a potentially catastrophic problem that requires ongoing local, state and federal action and community cooperation.
The 2009-2011 capital budget sets aside $10 million in the capital budget for critically needed repairs to the most vulnerable segment of the levee system─ the Horseshoe Bend Levee. Even if the levees don’t fail during a heavy rain event, overtopping could cause flooding. We have to be prepared for the worst.
A one-day shutdown of commercial activity in the county's flood plains would mean an economic loss of tens of millions of dollars. We will do everything we can at the state level to make sure that doesn’t happen.
This problem isn’t going to go away any time soon. The key is preparation. If you live or have a business near the Green River please purchase flood insurance. You can calculate the cost by going to www.floodsmart.gov.”