When a new 11th District senator is sworn in on Jan. 14, it will signal the end of Sen. Margarita Prentice's nearly 25-year legislative career. The esteemed matriarch is currently the oldest legislator and will retire at the age of 81. In recent weeks, several organizations have recognized her significant...
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Prentice earns multiple recognitions and new appointment Legislator eases into retirement
Thursday, September 06 2012 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Sen. Prentice adjourns the 2012 Regular Session
Friday, March 09 2012 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
On the final day of every legislative session, crowds fill the Senate floor to watch Senate President Brad Owen bring the session to a close with a final, long-awaited rap of his gavel -- until this year, when he handed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tem Margarita Prentice. It was a gracious gesture...
Sen. Prentice’s e-newsletter 8/19/2011
Friday, August 19 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Hopefully, you've been able to enjoy some summer fun in our cool weather. There are a lot of local political activities going on in our communities but it's been a quiet legislative interim so far. However, there are some updates provided below that impact our district. You...
Prentice end of session newsletter
Tuesday, June 28 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
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Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 05/06/2011
Friday, May 06 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Dear Friends and Neighbors: The second week of “Special Session” is almost complete. Some good bills have passed and sent to the Governor. Others are still being debated, reworked and the budget discussions continue. Robo calls and e-mails are still challenging the voice and e-mail systems...
New law brings clarity, prevents fraud against those seeking immigration
Tuesday, May 03 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
An important bill for immigrant consumers has been prime sponsored by Sen. Margarita Prentice, D-Renton and signed into law by the governor. Senate Bill 5023 clarifies that only a licensed attorney or a federally recognized individual can represent people who want visas, temporary or permanent residency...
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 04/15/2011
Friday, April 15 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Dear Friends and neighbors: It's April 15 th -- the 95th day of this 105-day session and NOT tax due day!! Without filing for an extension, we have until midnight, Monday, the 18 th to get our Federal taxes in the mail. Here in Olympia, efforts are focused on agreements to make up for $5 billion in less...
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 04/01/2011
Friday, April 01 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Dear Friends and neighbors: Happy Spring, Daylight Savings time, and April Fools’ day! April 1 st means there are 23 constitutional days remaining in the regular 2011 session. The recent budget forecast predicts continued declining revenues - $800 million less than expected - so the hardest work...
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 03/11/2011
Friday, March 11 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Dear Friends and neighbors: Through rain, snow, sleet and hail, we've made it to the halfway mark of the 105 day session! Historically, fewer bills have been introduced this year but the intensity and sense of purpose have not diminished! E-mails, voice mails and letters continue to come in record numbers...
Sen. Prentice E-Newsletter 03/04/2011
Friday, March 11 2011 - Margarita Prentice | Permalink
Dear Friends and neighbors: Eight weeks of session and two major deadlines in this year’s legislative calendar have passed. Bills not voted on by March 7 th are no longer active but can be considered again next year. Now the bills have to make it out of the committees by Friday, the 25th and then...