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The Daily World
March 31, 2018
Steve Tharinger and Rep. ... “We have three great representatives. ... Jay Inslee vetoed. Chapman acknowledged that he read all 24 pages of the bill and then voted for it: “This was not a one-page document. It's been portrayed as somehow the Legislature in the dead of night just exempted themselves fromÃâà...
Spokane Public Radio
March 29, 2018
State Reps. Marcus Riccelli (left, D-Spokane) and Jeff Holy (right, R-Spokane) join Gov. Jay Inslee after he signed a law mandating five county ... The bill had strong bipartisan support from the representatives who serve at least some people in Spokane County, including Democrat Marcus Riccelli. “We areÃâà...
Nisqually Valley News
March 29, 2018
that all three 2nd Legislative District lawmakers, Sen. Randi Becker, Reps. JT Wilcox and Andrew Barkis, voted “nay” to every bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed March 19 aimed to improve voter access in Washington state. This is so sad. How can our representatives be against greater access to democracy for theÃâà...
The Daily Herald
March 29, 2018
Jay Inslee sign into law his bill banning conversion therapy and making licensed health care providers subject to punishment if they employ such practices on ... In 2013 Liias, then a state representative, authored a bill to have the state Department of Health convene a work group to examine and potentiallyÃâà...
Capital Research Center
March 27, 2018
Then-Congressman Jay Inslee (now the governor of Washington state), a member of its national advisory board, called Apollo “an opportunity for a bold new energy policy that can free us from our over-dependence on Middle East oil, expand the economy, and address environmental challenges.”.
Centralia Chronicle
March 27, 2018
State Reps. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, Richard DeBolt, R-Chehalis, Brian Blake, D-Aberdeen, and Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, all provided their legislative ... Jay Inslee issued a veto March 1 on a hastily-passed bill to retroactively exempt lawmakers from many disclosures, a response to the Superior Court rulingÃâà...
South Whidbey Record
March 27, 2018
An Oak Harbor resident is challenging incumbent Rep. Dave Hayes, R-Camano Island, for the state House representative of the 10th district. Dave Paul, vice ... Jay Inslee. “There's a common sense proposal that Rep. Hayes could've supported that would've shown he has concern for gun safety,” said Paul.
The Reflector
March 27, 2018
Representatives of four Washington ports, including the Port of Ridgefield's full commission, its CEO Brent Grening, and Innovation Vice President Nelson Holmberg, were in attendance March 22 ... Jay Inslee's signature as the legislation was signed into law last week. ... The bill's primary sponsor was Rep.
Sunnyside Daily Sun News
March 26, 2018
Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 22 to improve awareness about Be The Match. It will increase the number of ... Tori Fairhurst, Be The Match community engagement representative said, “Jada's Law is a milestone for Be The Match. It's an invitation to every ... Shelly Short and Rep. Jacqueline MaycumberÃâà...
Omak Okanogan County Chronicle
March 21, 2018
Another good thing about Congressman Newhouse is that he properly disagrees with our very left wing governor Jay Inslee. Inslee does not like the people in eastern Washington and insults common sense. He is not only wanting to raise fuel taxes, he is also wanting to charge taxes by miles we drive.
ABC News
March 21, 2018
The DGA looks forward to working to elect JB Pritzker to serve as Illinois' next governor,” said Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who chairs the DGA. The DGA also ran ... It was a nail-biter in one of the most-watched congressional races in the country, but seven-term incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski will likelyÃâà...
The Spokesman-Review
March 20, 2018
Wilson will vie for one of two seats the district holds in the state House of Representatives – the one which will be vacated by Rep. ... Jay Inslee. Volz said he thought the measure was “a good first step” but not a perfect piece of legislation, citing concerns it would add too much cost and work for legislativeÃâà...
cleveland.com
March 19, 2018
Dozens of other Congress members including several Ohioans also sleep in their U.S. House of Representatives offices as a way to save money and spend ... Jay Inslee. Fudge says she pays mortgages on residences she maintains in Ohio and Washington. She says Washington is one of the nation's mostÃâà...
Yakima Herald-Republic
March 18, 2018
Jay Inslee signed the bill into law Thursday. “I drafted this bill so they would know they're not alone and ... U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., introduced House Bill 5259 into the U.S. House of Representatives last week. If passed, the Stemming the Tide of Rural Economic StressÃâà...
KIMA CBS 29
March 16, 2018
District 14 representative Norm Johnson is back in his Yakima office and said he's glad to be back. “It was probably the most unusual session I've served in. It was just crammed full and we were going at jet speed. I swear,” he said. One of the bills that didn't make it was the carbon tax proposed by Governor Jay Inslee.
KVI-Radio
March 16, 2018
... toll roads, the interview asks how close Republicans are from taking control of Olympia State House of Representatives to be a check on Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee?, with both State Reps ending their Legislative careers Carlson asks what they would suggest future state lawmakers do to improve the state,Ãâà...
Renton Reporter
March 11, 2018
It would also create a board made up of representatives from Governor Jay Inslee's office, DSHS, and SEIU 775—the union that currently represents the workers—to set ... “In 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court in Harris versus Quinn said that Medicaid-paid providers do not have to pay union dues,” said Rep.
Enumclaw Courier-Herald
March 6, 2018
It would also create a board made up of representatives from Governor Jay Inslee's office, DSHS, and SEIU 775—the union that currently represents the ... Rep. Paul Graves, R–Fall City, said in a phone interview that House Republicans declined to vote because they were cut off several times during floorÃâà...
Federal Way Mirror
March 6, 2018
It would also create a board made up of representatives from Governor Jay Inslee's office, DSHS, and SEIU 775—the union that currently represents the ... Rep. Paul Graves, R–Fall City, said in a phone interview that House Republicans declined to vote because they were cut off several times during floorÃâà...
Mercer Island Reporter
March 6, 2018
It would also create a board made up of representatives from Governor Jay Inslee's office, DSHS, and SEIU 775—the union that currently represents the ... Rep. Paul Graves, R–Fall City, said in a phone interview that House Republicans declined to vote because they were cut off several times during floorÃâà...
The Spokesman-Review
March 4, 2018
The Washington House of Representatives on Saturday gave final approval to a proposal that will increase Spokane County's board of commissioners from three to five. The final decision rests with Gov. Jay Inslee, but the bill's sponsor said he believes the governor supports the legislation. The bill hasÃâà...
iFIBER One News
March 2, 2018
OLYMPIA - 13th District State Representative Matt Manweller says he's “disappointed” with Governor Jay Inslee's decision to veto the controversial open public records act. Senate Bill 6617 exempted state lawmakers from certain public disclosure obligations. The bill passed the senate and house within 48Ãâà...
Centralia Chronicle
March 1, 2018
Representatives Richard DeBolt, Ed Orcutt, Jim Walsh, Brian Blake and Sen. ... Rep. Brian Blake, R-Aberdeen, argued that passing the bill was a better solution than continuing to contest the legal ruling, which would have cost the state more money and struck disclosure requirements altogether ifÃâà...
KING5.com
March 1, 2018
Governor Jay Inslee has until midnight Thursday to decide whether or not he'll veto a controversial public records exemptions bill fast-tracked by state ... Even though the bill passed with a veto-proof majority—124 out of 147 senators and representatives voting in favor of the bill, the Governor could still vetoÃâà...
Peninsula Daily News
February 28, 2018
Jay Inslee that he veto Senate Bill 6617 and force both the Senate and House to reconsider a measure that was rushed through an undemocratic process and allows lawmakers full and unchecked discretion in deciding ... Of the region's seven senators and 14 representatives, only two — 44th District Rep.
Port Townsend Leader
February 28, 2018
While lawmakers addressed national news, state tragedies weighed heavily on their minds. Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, said she was one of the counselors who responded to a shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Oct. 24, 2014, when four students were killed before the gunman fatally shotÃâà...
Seattle Times
February 28, 2018
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island, prevents service providers like Comcast or AT&T from allowing those who are able to pay more faster service. The bill prohibits ISPs from throttling broadband speeds or slowing down websites or content they decide shouldn't reach customersÃâà...
Tri-City Herald
February 27, 2018
Longtime Tri-City Rep. Larry Haler won't seek re-election to his state House seat. The Richland Republican, who's represented the 8th Legislative District for 14 years, made the announcement Tuesday. “It's been an honor to serve the Tri-Cities region and the citizens of the 8th Legislative District,” he said inÃâà...
Q13 FOX
February 27, 2018
Jay Inslee to veto the records law passed by the Legislature last Friday. ... Jay Inslee to correct the wrong born from their hubris. ... the sunlight, requiring what I believe are the most important disclosures for the people of Washington to hold their elected representatives accountable," said Democratic Rep.
Seattle Weekly
February 26, 2018
Representative Jay Rodne (R-Snoqualmie) said the bill sets up a system where the government can confiscate weapons and is an affront to the Second Amendment. Rep. Matt Shea ... Before going to Governor Jay Inslee's desk to sign, the bill will go back to the Senate for consideration on the amendment.
The News Tribune
December 31, 1999
Jay Inslee signed it into law Thursday evening. The measure is ... “This is really a historic moment because we've been trying for years to bring law enforcement and aggrieved communities together,” said state Rep. ... A representative for the organization did not respond to requests for comment Thursday.
Metro Weekly
December 31, 1999
Jay Inslee for his signature into law. Inslee, a former congressman and two-term governor, has amassed a pro-LGBTQ record during his time in politics, is almost certain to sign the bill. “Children across the Evergreen State deserve to live their lives authentically and should never be subjected to the abusiveÃâà...
NW News Network
December 31, 1999
Democratic Rep. Laurie Jinkins said people are asking that lawmakers take action. “No single thing we do will end it but there are many many steps we can take that will advance our ability to curb gun violence,” she said. But Republican Representative Jay Rodne said banning bump stocks won't work.
U.S. News & World Report
December 31, 1999
Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Lanese ruled state representatives and senators and their offices are fully subject to public disclosure ... Jay Inslee — who has said he believes lawmakers should be subject to the same transparency laws other government officials are — would veto the bill if itÃâà...
