Fri, Mar 19, 2010
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
Murray: Summer Jobs Report Shows Program’s Success, Demonstrates Need to Put Young People Back to Work in 2010
Over 5,000 Washington state young people got jobs and training last summer through the program
JOBS: Murray Votes to Pass Tax Incentives to Help Washington Small Businesses Hire
Bill that also includes major infrastructure investments, help for local governments to finance construction projects now headed to President for his signature
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
WA Sushi Wraps, Rolls without Atlantic Bluefin?
International Trade Ban Possible for Prized Fish
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
Designate a driver for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
For many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, due to impaired drivers, it can also be very dangerous.
WA Lawmakers Scrutinize Tax Loopholes
Group Targets Out-of-state Bank Interest Write-offs
Fri, Mar 12, 2010
WA Lawmakers Go a Few More Rounds
Washington lawmakers get the weekend off, but then the real work begins, as the House and Senate General Fund budget plans are cobbled together in a special session that begins on Monday.
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Cantwell Lauds President Obama for Appointing Boeing CEO Jim McNerney to Head Export Council
Appointment Part of Broad Effort to Boost U.S. Exports
Operation Homefront Opens Chapter in Washington
Newest office to aid military service members, wounded warriors and their families
Cantwell, Murray Hail Senate Extension of Sales Tax Deduction
Provision assures equality between Washington and states with income taxes
Cantwell Says Tanker Jobs Study Shows That A Boeing Win Means Long-Term Manufacturing Jobs for Washington State, U.S.
Independent consultant’s report shows that tanker built by Boeing secures up to 71,000 U.S. jobs
Murray Helps Pass Bill that Includes $500 Million to Help Fill WA Budget Shortfall, Extends Unemployment Benefits, Provides Sales Tax Deductibility for 2010
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) voted to pass a bill that includes a major federal payment to help ease the state’s budget shortfall, help for out-of-work Washington residents, tax relief for state families and businesses, and numerous job creation incentives. The legislation, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act (H.R. 4213), passed the Senate by a vote of 62 to 36.
County’s salary commission to begin meeting
The Snohomish County Citizens Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials will begin meeting March 17 to review the salary schedule for elected officials for 2011 and 2012.
Senator Murray to Question Top Military Health Officials on Military Suicides, Care for National Guard and Care for Military Families
Murray to press military Surgeons General and Nurse Corps on filling gaps in care for National Guard members, improving health care access for military families, and aggressively combating military suicide trends
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