Category Archives: Ross Hunter

House plans to move budget-related bills forward this week

OLYMPIA – The House is moving forward Wednesday with a short list of bills that will be necessary to implement (NTIB) the supplemental operating budget.  Although an agreement on the final budget has not yet been reached, the House Democratic … 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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Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter regarding the House Republicans’ education budget proposal

February 2, 2012 Statement from House Ways and Means committee Chair Ross Hunter regarding the House Republicans’ education budget proposal: “This is a perfect illustration of why we can’t write a state budget this way. What we know from this … Continue reading

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Legislators’ town hall in Bellevue Jan. 4

Reps. Deb Eddy and Ross Hunter will join Sen. Rodney Tom in a town hall meeting with constituents on Wednesday, Jan. 4, to discuss the 2012 legislative session, which starts Jan. 9.  The question-and-answer forum is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. in … Continue reading

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Budget “down-payment” will be heard today

OLYMPIA – A bipartisan plan to take a big bite out of the projected $2 billion state budget shortfall will be heard Monday by the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill, sponsored by Chair Ross Hunter, D-Medina, makes $479.7 … Continue reading

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