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Darneille named legislator of year for work on curbing sexual assaults

    OLYMPIA – For her record of combatting sexual assault and supporting victims of the crime, Rep. Jeannie Darneille of Tacoma, has been named a legislator of the year by the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.  In announcing … Continue reading

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House Democratic budget team releases supplemental proposal

Basic education, social safety net, and reform are priorities OLYMPIA – A state spending plan that’s balanced, supports basic education, maintains the social safety net and keeps higher education affordable, all without increasing taxes – that’s the essence of the … Continue reading

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Legislative update, January 5, 2012

January 6, 2012 Dear friends and neighbors: Here we are on the eve of yet another legislative session, with yet another major budget shortfall.  When we adjourned last late May, I felt that the legislature had created a budget that … Continue reading

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“Responsible decisions for tough times” in House budget

OLYMPIA – House budget-writers today released a trimmed-down budget proposal that makes substantial cuts to every part of the state budget while preserving services and programs that help educate our children, care for those not able to care for themselves, … Continue reading

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In the House Monday

The House will convene at 10:00 this morning for caucuses.  No action on bills is planned. 12:15 – 1:00 pm HHR A:  Ways and Means Chair Ross Hunter, with Vice-Chair Jeannie Darneille and Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, will present the … Continue reading

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