Another attempt to bring two widely supported bills to the floor of the Senate ran into a partisan wall on Tuesday evening. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:16) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT The Washington Dream Act and the Reproductive Parity Act have bipartisan support in the House and...
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Partisan roadblock bars Dream Act and RPA from Senate floor
Tuesday, April 16 2013 - Radio | Permalink
Senate approves anti-stalking bill
Tuesday, April 16 2013 - Radio | Permalink
The Washington State Senate has taken action to provide victims and law enforcement with a new tool to fight the crime of stalking. (TRT: 59 sec) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Washington issues court orders that require perpetrators in domestic violence and harassment cases to stay...
Senate Democrats consider 9th Order for Dream Act and RPA
Monday, April 15 2013 - Radio | Permalink
Senate Democrats are prepared to use a procedural maneuver to bring two widely supported bills to the floor for a vote. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:08) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT The Washington Dream Act and the Reproductive Parity Act have both passed the Washington House with bipartisan...
House and Senate members meet to discuss DUI response
Thursday, April 11 2013 - Radio | Permalink
In the wake of several serious accidents involving impaired drivers, House and Senate members came together to discuss the issue of driving under the influence. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:28) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Feeling a sense of urgency to act while public attention is at...
U.S. Transportation Secretary urges passage of CRC funding
Wednesday, April 10 2013 - Radio | Permalink
A strong ally of the effort to build a new bridge over the Columbia River paid a visit to the State Legislature on Wednesday. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:22) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Sec. LaHood (TRT: 15) CLICK TO DOWNLOAD: “We are ready to fund this project. We are ready to move...
Senate passes 2013-15 biennial budget
Friday, April 05 2013 - Radio | Permalink
The Washington State Senate has passed its budget for the 2013-15 biennium. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:08) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT The Democratic minority was able to leave its imprint on a 33 billion dollar budget that invested $1 billion toward the McCleary decision, made improvements to...
Senate introduces 2013-15 transportation and operating budgets
Wednesday, April 03 2013 - Radio | Permalink
Wednesday saw the Washington State Senate introduce transportation and operating budgets for the 2013-15 biennium. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:40) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Leaders of the Senate Transportation Committee today proposed a bipartisan transportation budget that would...
Sen. Hobbs: “We have 25 votes, let’s pass the Reproductive Parity Act”
Monday, April 01 2013 - Radio | Permalink
The Senate sponsor of the Reproductive Parity Act has released a letter signed by 25 senators who say they will vote for the bill if it is allowed to reach the floor of the Senate. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 55 sec) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT As Washington implements the federal Affordable...
Over 200 supporters attend DREAM Act committee hearing
Thursday, March 28 2013 - Radio | Permalink
A bill heard before a Senate Committee on Thursday would give the children of undocumented immigrants the opportunity to qualify for financial aid. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:07) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT When the children of undocumented immigrants attend college in Washington...
House committee passes bill to write coastal advisory council into law
Wednesday, March 27 2013 - Radio | Permalink
A bill moving through the Washington State Legislature would give coastal businesses more say in the management of coastal water issues. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 1:04) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCRIPT Senate Bill 5603 would write the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council into state...