Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle , sponsor of Washington's marriage equality law, issued the following statement today regarding President Barack Obama's support of the right of gay and lesbian Americans to marry: "In a 17-year effort to pass marriage equality legislation in Washington state, I have been...
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Sen. Murray's statement on President Obama's support of marriage equality
Wednesday, May 09 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
Sen. Murray’s statement on governor signing state budget
Wednesday, May 02 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
Sen. Murray, the chair of the budget-writing Senate Ways & Means Committee, issued the following statement regarding Gov. Chris Gregoire's signing of the budget approved by the Legislature: "This is the first budget in four years to avoid cuts to Washington’s schools, colleges and universities...
Sen. Ed Murray’s statement on passage of a balanced budget
Wednesday, April 11 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
Sen. Murray issued the following statement regarding the budget approved by the Legislature early Wednesday morning: "Months ago when we began our work on this budget, we faced the prospect of making deep cuts to all state services. Instead, the Senate Democrats’ proposal in February was the...
Sen. Murray's statement on Israeli LGBT delegation's visit
Tuesday, March 20 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
OLYMPIA -- Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, issued the following statement regarding the recent Washington visit by the Alliance of Israeli LGBTQ Educational Organizations: "Last week, a group of lesbian and gay delegates from Israel stopped in Seattle as part of a West Coast tour to promote awareness...
Find common ground to pass state budget
Friday, March 09 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
The following article by Sen. Ed Murray appeared in the Seattle Times : The Legislature was not expected to adjourn on time Thursday because there is no agreement about how to bridge the $1 billion dollar hole in the state budget. As budget chair in the Senate, I am well aware of the many expectations...
Sen. Murray proposes capital gains tax, other revenue solutions.
Monday, February 06 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
To fund the services Washingtonians need, Sen. Murray has proposed a series of revenue ideas, including phasing out a temporary increase in the sales tax. As the Associated Press reported today : Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, told The Associated Press that he doesn't want the bulk of education cuts or cuts...
Sen. Murray's remarks on the marriage equality bill
Thursday, February 02 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
The following are Sen. Murray's remarks on the marriage equality bill , as prepared: I recognize the issue before us; granting gay and lesbian couples the right to marry, is as contentious as any issue the Senate has debated in its history. Those members who will vote against this bill today are my colleagues...
"We share the same short moment of life"
Wednesday, February 01 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
"The citizens of Washington state have come to understand that lesbian and gay families are their neighbors and their friends," said Sen. Ed Murray, prime sponsor of the mariage equality bill passed Wednesday. SB6239 cleared the Senate in a historic, 28-21 vote. "We share the same short...
Sen. Murray and partner Michael Shiosaki on why marriage matters
Monday, January 23 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
Listen to Sen. Murray and Michael Shiosaki, partners of more than 20 years, explain what passing marriage equality will mean, for them and for Washington state....
Compassion is the only path to equality
Monday, January 16 2012 - Ed Murray | Permalink
Sen. Ed Murray submitted the following editorial on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Today we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the midst of our struggle to achieve equality for lesbian and gay families. It's a special opportunity for those of us who want equality to reflect on...