Thu, Jul 22, 2010
County awarded federal funds to assist homeless
Snohomish County’s Human Services Department was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a new homeless assistance project.
Murray Bill Helps Washington State Families and Communities Deal with Foreclosure Crisis
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) included major funding in the Fiscal Year 2011 Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill to help families in Washington state and across the country who are suffering in the current foreclosure crisis.
Murray Votes to Extend Unemployment Insurance for Struggling Washington State Families
Legislation will benefit an estimated 158,000 individuals across Washington state
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Renewables Take Off, in WA and Across the Globe
Seattle, WA - The green power engine is gaining steam, according to a new study backed by the United Nations. It says renewables accounted for more than half of all new power-generating capacity built in 2009, both in the United States and Europe, and will continue to outpace conventional power sources. Washington's renewable industries are evidence of the trend, according to Rachel Scrimshak, executive director, Renewable Northwest Project.
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Don’t stand in line for licensing if you can go online
Summer is always a busy time of year in state driver licensing offices and legislatively-mandated temporary layoff days are driving customer wait times up even more
WA Taxpayers Asked to Sound Off on State Budget
Washingtonians are being asked to sound off about the state budget at a series of four hearings beginning tonight in Tacoma.
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Literary Shoot-Out
Because haven’t you always wondered who was the best in the West?
New Tax Deduction on Tap for Most WA Small Businesses
WA Moms Scale New Heights in Coal Pollution Protest
Four young mothers from Vashon Island are setting out on the adventure of a lifetime this week - and they're not doing it for fun.
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Cantwell Introduces Bill to Protect Washington State and U.S. Coasts from Catastrophic Oil Spills
Legislation addresses industry failure to invest in oil spill response technology R&D
Voter registration deadlines fast approaching for August 17 Primary.
Murray Applauds Washington State Housing Investments for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Renton, Okanogan, Vancouver, Spokane non-profits receive funding to help local families stay off the streets
Energy Department Awards Washington Company, PNNL, $5.5 Million in Clean-Energy Research Grants
New ARPA-E projects fund research, development of potentially game changing clean-energy technologies for air conditioning, refrigeration
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
WA Moms Scale New Heights in Coal Pollution Protest
Four young mothers from Vashon Island are setting out on the adventure of a lifetime this week - and they're not doing it for fun.
Mon, Jul 12, 2010
WA State Workers Glum about First Furlough Day
Don't be surprised if you call a Washington state agency today and get voicemail instead of a human.
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Supporters of Fair Elections Bill Make Their Case in WA
Washington is one of a handful of states being targeted by a new campaign to get big money out of national politics.
Thu, Jul 8, 2010
As Senate Takes Up Oil Spill Response, Cantwell to Introduce Bill to Protect Puget Sound and U.S. Coast from Catastrophic Oil Spills
Before Senate action, Cantwell will chair hearing on oil spill prevention and response technology; legislation addresses industry failure to fully utilize best available methods
Murray Applauds Seattle, Skagit Bus Transportation Investments
Investments in Seattle Intermodal Hub, Chuckanut Park and Ride in Burlington will create jobs, boost local economies
Tue, Jul 6, 2010
Petition Signature Verifications Underway
Making a Case for Penmanship in WA?
Fri, Jul 2, 2010
Senator Murray Joins Letter Supporting USA World Cup Bid
Seattle named as potential host city
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