Category Archives: Brian Blake

Legislature approves Legacy Biomass bill

OLYMPIA – Rural jobs and environmental quality will both be furthered under a bill approved on Tuesday by the Washington State House of Representatives. Under Senate Bill 5575, regulations set under Initiative 937 will be softened to include new sources … Continue reading

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Beaver Bill on the move again

Measure would allow for beavers deemed a nuisance to be relocated to areas where they are needed, wanted OLYMPIA—A new approach to help parched parts of the state retain water and create flourishing wetlands is the subject of House Bill … Continue reading

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Farm Bureau names Blake Legislator of the Year

OLYMPIA – Aberdeen Democratic Representative Brian Blake has been named 2011 Legislator of the Year by the Washington Farm Bureau Board of Directors.   In his role as chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Blake has a … Continue reading

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MEDIA ADVISORY: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to hold work session in Okanogan

The Washington State House of Representatives will host an Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee work session Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Okanogan County Courthouse in Okanogan.   The work session will include county officials … Continue reading

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Better conditions for Washington hens signed into law

OLYMPIA—Governor Chris Gregoire signed a brighter and better future into law for egg-laying hens and farmers across the state yesterday afternoon. The bill, hailed as historic by those in the know, will significantly improve the welfare of egg-laying hens in … Continue reading

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