Email Updates

As I’ve said in nearly all of my past newsletters, your input is very important to me. I always enjoy hearing from you. I also appreciate having very wise citizens... ...

March 30, 2011

A lot has happened in Olympia since my last e-mail update. It was announced state revenue projections have dropped again, workers’ compensation reform is being tied up in the House by...

March 30, 2011

Today the House passed Senate Bill 5124 mandating mail-in voting in every county in the state. Under current law, counties are allowed to choose whether to operate polls, and Pierce... ...

March 25, 2011

I would like to thank those of you who were able to attend my town hall meetings on Saturday, March 12. I appreciate your input and the exchange of ideas as...

March 25, 2011

I want to thank all of you who came to our 8th District town hall meetings recently.  We had great turnouts with some excellent questions and dialogue.  I appreciate your... ...

March 25, 2011

Last week the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council issued an updated forecast that shows the state is expected to take in about $780 million less in revenues over the... ...

March 24, 2011

Last week, I discussed our state revenue forecast, our fragile economic recovery and what this means for our state budget. While most of the debate from now until the end... ...

March 24, 2011

I hope you are getting a chance to enjoy a little March Madness with the NCAA Basketball Tournament. In Olympia, things seem to be just as maddening. Economic revenue forecast... ...

March 23, 2011

On Thursday, March 17, the state’s chief economist provided us with a revenue forecast for what the state is expected to bring in for the next few years. This reduced our...

March 23, 2011

There is a lot of information to update you on since my last e-mail from Olympia. Below is an update on the hot button topics in Olympia. Telephone Town Hall... ...

March 22, 2011