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Episode 3 – Seattle Jobs Tax
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Families across Washington win with deal on water-rights, capital budget
OLYMPIA…Marking the end of long and arduous negotiations, the Legislature today passed a bipartisan, bicameral solution to the Hirst water-rights decision, clearing the way for families to get permits to dig household wells and gain access to water. It also passed a...
Senate Republican Caucus announces 2018 committee appointments
The Senate Republican Caucus today announced its appointments to the 2018 Senate committees. “Our members are anxious to get the session started and will continue to serve everyone in Washington with dedication and integrity,” said Senate Republican Leader...
Bipartisan coalition returns to roots as ‘Senate Republican Caucus’
The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus today returned to being the Senate Republican Caucus, although it remains bipartisan. Five years ago the 23-member Senate Republican Caucus and two Democrat senators joined to take the majority in the Senate. They took the...
Addressing ‘unconscionable’ agency actions that threaten public safety
My bill advocates stricter oversight for 'unconscionable' agency actions The effectiveness of court-ordered drug and alcohol counseling for those convicted of driving under the influence has been compromised by the mismanagement of complaints and the settlement...