Thu, May 27, 2010
Larsen Endorses Compromise for Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today in support of an agreement reached by the White House and Congressional leaders to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’
Wed, May 26, 2010
Most WA Students Skip Summer Learning Programs
Summer Grants Focus on Boosting Rural Programs
Mon, May 24, 2010
Training requires early closure at county disposal facilities
Snohomish County Solid Waste facilities in Everett, Mountlake Terrace and Arlington will close early on June 2-4 for ongoing staff training
OIL SPILL: Murray Joins Letter Calling for Federal Investigation of Suspicious Transocean Money Transfers
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) joined in a letter from 18 U.S Senators to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asking that the Department of Justice look into Transocean’s financial transactions following reports that the company intends to distribute $1 billion to private shareholders.
More WA Job-Hunters Get Unemployment Checks – But Not All
WA Man Wins National Conservation Award
Billy Frank, Jr. Reflects on 50 Years of Activism
Fri, May 21, 2010
Hundreds Take the Bike Commute Challenge
Hundreds of bicyclists braved dark clouds to enjoy a healthy commute on the 10th annual Bike to Work Day in Snohomish County on Friday, May 21.
NW Salmon Battle Doesn't Bode Well for Other Endangered Species
It is Endangered Species Day and advocates for native Northwest salmon say the timing is ironic.
Senator Murray Applauds Passage of Wall Street Reform Bill
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement following Senate passage of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, a bill to protect consumers and end taxpayer bailouts once and for all. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 59-39.
Thu, May 20, 2010
Local Bus and DART Fares Change June 1
Memorial Day is last major holiday to ride Community Transit service
Senators Murray and Johnson to Chair Landmark Joint Hearing on Ending Veterans Homelessness
FORMERLY HOMELESS VETERAN, VETERANS HOUSING EXPERTS TO TESTIFY ALONG WITH U.S. VETERANS AND HOUSING SECRETARIES
Senator Murray Sponsors Amendment to End Out of Control ATM Fees
Amendment to Wall Street Reform bill would give Consumer Protection Bureau power to end gouging at ATMs
Larsen Statement on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Urges Ban on Offshore Drilling in Washington State
ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing?
President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday criticized Arizona's law that makes failure to carry immigration documents a crime.
Wed, May 19, 2010
WA State Workers' Contract Talks Include Workloads, Respect
Bargaining begins today for new contracts for 38,000 Washington state employees.
Report: BP Can’t Be Singled Out
As the costs of Gulf Coast cleanup efforts from the BP oil spill continue to rise, a new report examines the industry as a whole, in terms of safety and accident records.
Mon, May 17, 2010
Gov. Gregoire appoints Jean Rietschel to King County Superior Court
Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced the appointment of Jean Rietschel to the King County Superior Court. Rietschel currently is a Seattle Municipal Court judge.
Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer
This month, a special cancer panel appointed by President Bush presented its findings to President Obama.
Fri, May 14, 2010
Families can apply in June for Early Head Start
Beginning in June, the North Snohomish County Early Head Start program will accept applications to fill 82 openings.
West Coast Lawmakers Band Together to Request Drilling Ban
Both Washington senators have joined colleagues from Oregon and California to introduce a bill to permanently ban oil drilling off the West coast.
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