Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Declare Initiative 1053 Unconstitutional, the League of Education Voters Argues Before Court
The King County Superior Court heard arguments on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Initiative 1053 today.
Colonoscopy: New Study Confirms it's Worth the Trouble
Between 60 and 70 percent of Washingtonians over age 50 have had colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer, which means at least three out of 10 have not.
Fri, Mar 9, 2012
State Transportation Commission begins Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll setting process
The Washington State Transportation Commission has begun its work in setting new toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (TNB) that will take effect on July 1.
Sen. Hobbs’ amendments add additional remedies and protections for families facing foreclosure
OLYMPIA – Amendments were added to House Bill 2614 on Monday to continue the work of the Foreclosure Fairness Act (FFA) as well as add additional remedies and protections for other parts of the foreclosure process.
Mike Hope votes for shovel-ready projects along Highway 9
This evening the House passed Substitute House Bill 2190, a supplemental transportation budget that will dedicate millions of dollars in new construction and improvements along Highway 9, I-5 and State Route 528. Rep.
Legislature passes measure to help homeowners in crisis
Struggling homeowners will get much needed help from the state in a measure passed by the Legislature earlier this week. House Bill 2614, sponsored by State Rep.
Kindergarten Inventory Bill Passes House
That structure - known as the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills - has three parts:
Senate and House still far apart in budget negotiating process
WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Washington Supreme Court Puts an End to Gun Ban in Seattle Parks
The Washington state Supreme Court has declined to review an October decision by the state Court of Appeals, reaffirming that the gun ban in Seattle’s parks is illegal.
Governor Appoints Traffic Safety Commission Director
Darrin Grondel Selected
Legislature passes bill to connect universities with lowest performing schools
Bipartisan teacher and principal evaluation bill to ensure high quality education signed into law
Bipartisan teacher and principal evaluation bill to ensure high quality education signed into law
Wed, Mar 7, 2012
Boosting Voter Participation – with Teen Preregistration?
SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE PRESENTS EXPERT KNOWLEDGE FROM 50+ GREEN BUSINESS LEADERS
Special Lunch Session Showcasing Seattle 2030 District Announced
Tue, Mar 6, 2012
Getting Conservation, Collaboration to Pay Off in Rural NWWashington News Service
The links between public lands, conservation efforts and strong local economies are the focus of people from rural communities in 15 states who are meeting in Vancouver for the next three days.
Mon, Mar 5, 2012
Beware of Bogus Refund Schemes Abusing Popular College Tax Credit;
Targets Include Seniors, Working Families and Church Members
Health reform law ends lifetime limits for 2,427,000 residents of Washington
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new report today on how the health reform law has eliminated lifetime limits on coverage for 2,427,000 Washington residents, including 937,000 women and 580,000 children.
Fish Projections: Are Salmon Outsmarting Scientists?
Starting this month, more than 314,000 chinook salmon are expected to make their way up the Columbia River - an impressive spring return, if it happens.
Sun, Mar 4, 2012
Where Does Rob McKenna Stand on the Devastating Republican Budget Plan?
Seattle – Following the hijacking of the state budget by Senate Republicans on Friday, Dwight Pelz, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, issued the following the statement:
Fri, Mar 2, 2012
A Legislative Storm about Stormwater Runoff
Just when it looked as though the state of Washington was getting tougher on the problem of polluted stormwater runoff, some lawmakers are trying to make it easier for the state to back off.
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