Fri, Mar 26, 2010
Testing of Voting Equipment for April 27, 2010 Special Election.
he Snohomish County Auditor’s Office will test voting equipment and ballot counting equipment in preparation for the April 27, 2010 Special Election.
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Murray Votes for Washington State Students and Families, Against Subsidies for Big Banks
Bill invests additional $523 million to assist students and families in Washington state
Reps. Inslee, Smith, Reichert and Senator Murray Introduce Lakewood Officers Legislation
WA Supporters Hope Next Year is Charm for Public Financing
A measure that would have, for the first time, allowed candidates for the State Supreme Court to accept public campaign funding made it all the way to the Senate floor this session, but fell short of the votes needed to become law.
Senators applaud McKenna for joining in health care lawsuit
Holmquist and Stevens urge lawmakers to pass their measures to protect Washingtonians from Congress’ unconstitutional mandates
Cantwell Hails Enactment of Indian Health Care Reform
Law permanently reauthorizes the Indian Health care system
Senator Murray Applauds Presidential Signing of Health Reform Bill that Will Begin Helping Washington Families and Businesses this Year
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after the President Obama signed health insurance reform legislation into law.
Cantwell Hails Signing of Landmark Health Care Reform as Major Win for Washington
Joining President Obama at White House signing, Cantwell says historic legislation rescues WA’s Basic Health Plan, fixes Medicare inequities, improves access to home care for seniors
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
New Report Highlights Clean Energy Opportunities for WA Tribes
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Senator Murray’s Statement on House Passage of Historic Health Insurance Reform Bill
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the health insurance reform bill that passed the Senate by a vote of 60-39 on December 24, 2009.
Kristiansen bill signed into law clearing way for retired firefighters to return to volunteer service
Retired firefighters who are collecting pensions will no longer be barred from volunteer firefighting duties under a bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Kristiansen, and signed into law this week by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Scientific Report: WA Wolf Plan Doesn't Add Up
Scientists who have reviewed the draft of Washington's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan have a disagreement over the numbers. According to the scientists, the population recommendations in the draft plan aren't biologically defensible and will not ensure the reestablishment of a self-sustaining population of gray wolves in Washington.
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
Murray Applauds Health Care Premium Assistance for Unemployed Washington State Workers
Emergency funding will help 1,500 jobless workers in Washington state keep their health insurance
Senator Murray’s Statement on Reports that Tanker Deadline May be Extended for Airbus
“I am very disappointed that the Department of Defense is even considering giving in to Airbus and extending the hard deadline for tanker bids. I believe in a fair and open competition but this is no time to put American service members and workers on hold while a foreign company waffles.
Scientific Report: WA Wolf Plan Doesn't Add Up
Mike Clifford
Alpine Lakes Legislation Clears House Hurdle
A planned expansion of Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area has received a stamp of approval from the U.S. House.
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Reardon urges residents to fill out 2010 Census forms
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is urging residents to complete and return their 2010 Census forms, which were mailed this week.
WA Lawmakers Vote for Early Learning 'Investments'
Murray Pushes Education Secretary on Potential Cuts to WA State Teacher Preparation
Focuses on administration proposal that could cost Washington state $15 million, urges him to change program to protect WA students
Secretary Reed will undergo kidney cancer surgery
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