Thu, Jan 28, 2010
State Parks reports status of license tab donation program
A state parks donation program tied to vehicle license tab renewals is bringing in less than projected but enough to keep state parks open, provided no General Fund reductions are made beyond those identified in the Governor’s 2010 Supplemental Budget.
County, United Way and WDC to host economic resource fair
The Snohomish County Executive Office, United Way of Snohomish County and the Workforce Development Council Snohomish County (WDCSC) are hosting a multi-day resource fair designed to offer assistance to families and individuals impacted by the current economic crisis.
Cantwell Says $25 Million in Grants Will Support Washington State Agricultural Products Abroad
Funding part of the USDA’s Market Access Program
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
NW Group Sends “Comfort for Kids” to Haiti
The needs in Haiti are many - food and water, shelter, medical supplies and sanitation - but mental health also figures into families' ability to survive after this month's earthquake.
Can a Cleaner, Greener WA Put More People to Work?
The budget crisis has taken center stage in Washington state politics, but today - on Environmental Priorities Lobby Day at the legislature - conservation groups want to convince lawmakers that a cleaner environment and energy efficiency can create jobs.
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Sen. Roach bill aims to protect initiative signature-gathering process
Sen. Roach bill aims to protect initiative signature-gathering process
Hard-to-Find Folks Make WA Homeless Count a Challenge
Volunteers in Washington and across the country will spend one night this week counting and surveying homeless people - on the streets, in shelters and soup kitchens, and even in jails. In last year's one-night count, the Washington total was almost 23,000. About one-third of the homeless said they were veterans.
Lawmakers Seek to 'Strip-Mine' Tax Break from WA Coal Plant
A House version of a bill to eliminate a state tax exemption for Washington's only coal-fired power plant has been introduced in the state Legislature.
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Short session moving quickly, extremely busy
It has been a very busy legislative session with hundreds of bills introduced in just 14 days. Here are some of the highlights of week two of the legislative session:
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Cantwell Statement on Obama’s Plan to Reduce Banks’ Excessive Financial Risk-Taking
Today, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement on the release of President Obama’s financial regulatory reform proposal:
Cantwell, Washington Delegation Members Express Concern Over NOAA’s Haste to Move Puget Sound Port
Letter lays out legal steps required prior to relocating Pacific fleet
Sen. Roach introduces the “Light of Day Act” to make government more transparent
Olympia … State Sen. Pam Roach, R- rural Auburn, has introduced legislation that would require state agencies to provide public records to the public at computer terminals.
State Library faces cuts
A big round of spending cuts is coming to the Washington State Library, and agency leaders said it means 31 lost jobs and elimination of work to preserve many of the state's oldest historic documents.
Archives’ “Ruddell Riddle” event moving to new location
Larger-than-expected crowd forces move to “GA” Building
Initial Funding Plan Delivered to Legislature
Quality Education Council urges no more cuts to K-12 education
Sen. Murray, Sec. Solis Announce Clean Energy Recovery Funding to Train 4,700 Washington State Workers
Recovery Act grant will help veterans, other WA state workers get the training and skills they need to succeed in the growing clean energy economy
JOBS HEARING: Senator Murray, Washington State Employment Center Director to Examine Efforts to Create and Save Washington Jobs
At hearing designed to help formulate upcoming jobs package, Murray and CEO of the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County will discuss what has worked in Washington state and what more can be done
February 9, 2010 Special Election features local ballot measures for school districts and library district.
Snohomish County Auditor’s Office
Volunteers needed for annual homeless count
Volunteers are needed for the annual Point In Time homeless count, which will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 28.
Sen. Roach's "Alexis Stuth Act" receives public hearing on January 21st
Sen. Pam Roach (R- rural Auburn) has introduced two pieces of legislation regarding child welfare and the Child Protective Services.
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