Legislators from both Houses gathered on the steps of the state Capital on Monday to urge their colleagues to pass a transportation revenue package. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD...
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AUDIO: Hundreds rally on Capital steps for transportation package
Monday, May 20 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
AUDIO – Sen. Kline discusses impaired driving bills
Wednesday, May 15 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Sen. Adam Kline , D-Seattle, talks about three bills dealing with impaired driving which were approved this week by the Senate Law and Justice Committee....
In The Loop. Senate D’s stand up for jobs, working families and same-sex couples as the 2013 regular session ends.
Wednesday, May 01 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Welcome to In The Loop, a podcast update on the activities of the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus. To download In The Loop, click HERE ....
Sen. Nelson holds Republicans accountable for stalled toxics bill
Sunday, April 28 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Sen. Sharon Nelson , D-Maury Island, today issued the following statement on the Senate’s failure to pass meaningful protections for babies and children from harmful flame retardants: "A reasonable compromise could have been had that would have protected babies and children from unnecessary...
Eye on the Majority: Nearly half of Republican caucus signs on to “License to Hate” bill
Friday, April 26 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
With literally hours left in the 2013 session, and virtually nothing to show for more than 100 days of work, 11 Republicans have decided their time would be best spent rolling back civil rights. Click here to read more about the "License to Hate."...
Eye on the Majority: One-word amendment to help fund education fails in Senate
Tuesday, April 23 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Washington has the fourth most crowded classrooms in America. We could have an additional $40 million in the next two years for our schools from an industry that can afford to pay its share. We need to stop giving the oil industry in our state a blank check and start holding them accountable. To read...
In The Loop. A transportation budget, safe streets and attempts to bring votes on widely supported bills highlight Week 14.
Friday, April 19 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Welcome to In The Loop, a podcast update on the activities of the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus. To download In The Loop, click HERE ....
Senate majority blocks vote on RPA, Dream Act
Tuesday, April 16 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
By Sen. Ed Murray Today the Senate majority caucus showed its unwillingness to even allow a vote on two bills with support from a majority of members of the Senate – the Washington Dream Act and the Reproductive Parity Act. The Reproductive Parity Act, HB 1044, would move our state in the opposite...
Sen. Murray: The Ninth Order is a vote on RPA and the DREAM Act
Monday, April 15 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
After exhausting all other legislative avenues, Senate Democrats on Monday announced their intention to use a procedural move to force a vote on two bills that have the support of the majority of the Senate, but have been blocked from consideration by the full Senate by Republican committee chairs. The...
In The Loop. Columbia River Crossing and the response to DUI crashes highlight week 13
Friday, April 12 2013 - The Hopper | Permalink
Welcome to In The Loop, a podcast update on the activities of the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus. To download In The Loop, click HERE ....