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Update from Reps. Morris and Lytton regarding budget impasse

Last Updated on Friday, 14 June 2013 13:17 Friday, 14 June 2013 00:00

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Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Rep. Kris Lytton (D-Anacortes) sent an update regarding the impasse in the state legislature. The state government faces a shutdown if a budget is not completed by July 1.

Morris and Lytton encourage citizens to encourage listen to Gov. Inslee's speech.

Pierce County GOP selects Muri to fill Carrell’s Senate seat

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Last Updated on Friday, 07 June 2013 09:40 Friday, 31 May 2013 00:00

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Control of the state Senate affected by timing

TheOlympiaReport.com Former Pierce County Council member Dick Muri emerged on Thursday night as the somewhat surprising choice of 28th District Republicans to succeed Mike Carrell in the Washington State Senate.

Bills signed into law by Governor Inslee

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 10:09 Wednesday, 29 May 2013 08:09

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We've posted bills signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee that may be of interest to islanders. A complete list of legislation is available on the Governor's section of the state's website. The list posted below links to the Senate version of the bills. Some legislation is originates from the Senate, some from the House.

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Volunteers Needed to Evaluate Grants for Parks, Trails and Boating

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Last Updated on Monday, 13 May 2013 15:06 Monday, 13 May 2013 12:18

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Apply by June 14

OLYMPIA – The state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is seeking volunteers to evaluate grant applications that will help decide where the next parks, trails and boat launches will go in the state.

Spencer Spit Park closed for week beginning Sunday, May 12

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Last Updated on Saturday, 18 May 2013 15:40 Saturday, 11 May 2013 00:00

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Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island will be closed temporarily while diseased trees are being removed. The park will close on Sunday and remain closed for the week.

Take the surprise out of your trip east of Snoqualmie Pass; know before you go

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Last Updated on Sunday, 07 April 2013 18:06 Monday, 08 April 2013 00:00

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Several major road improvement projects start this month

HYAK – Start planning your trip over Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass now! Several major road improvement projects will delay drivers this year as the Washington State Department of Transportation improves sections of roadway across a 50-mile stretch of I-90.

Rep. Morris' and Lytton's statement on bridge collapse

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Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:57 Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00

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MOUNT VERNON – State Representatives Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) and Kristine Lytton (D-Anacortes) issued the following statement regarding the collapse of the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge:

Senate committee OKs tougher DUI laws, but funding still unclear

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 13:09 Tuesday, 14 May 2013 13:01

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TheOlympiaReport.com : Members of the state Senate's Law and Justice Committee, on the second day of the special legislative session, approved the package of enhanced penalties for driving under the influence Gov. Jay Inslee has been pushing for since the start of the regular session in January.

Lt. Gov. believes Dems should stop voting by proxy for ailing GOP senator

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Last Updated on Saturday, 18 May 2013 15:42 Monday, 13 May 2013 12:16

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TheOlympiaReport.com : Washington State Lt. Gov. Brad Owen believes one possible solution for the difference of opinion over the budget that’s made necessary a 30-day special session would be for Democrats to stop extending the courtesy of a proxy vote to ailing Republican Sen. Mike Carrell.

State Workers to WA Lawmakers: "Choose Kids, Care, Courage"

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Last Updated on Monday, 06 May 2013 09:29 Monday, 06 May 2013 06:27

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Public News Service OLYMPIA, Wash. - In the countdown to next week's special session, Washington state lawmakers are being bombarded with budget advice. The latest comes over the airwaves, in a new statewide radio ad by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). It urges people to ask their legislators to close 2 percent of more than 600 tax loopholes in order to raise more revenue for schools and safety-net programs.

WA Lawmakers Probe Government Immunity in Lawsuits

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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 09:28 Thursday, 04 April 2013 09:00

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(Public News Service) OLYMPIA, Wash. - Legislation in Olympia would make it optional for state or local governments to pay up when they are sued for negligence in high-dollar cases. The bill says if a jury awards more than $1 million to an individual or $2 million to a group, the government entity can put off paying indefinitely, and the judgment will not accrue interest in the meantime.

State Government

Update from Reps. Morris and Lytton regarding budget impasse

Pierce County GOP selects Muri to fill Carrell’s Senate seat

Bills signed into law by Governor Inslee

Volunteers Needed to Evaluate Grants for Parks, Trails and Boating

Spencer Spit Park closed for week beginning Sunday, May 12

Take the surprise out of your trip east of Snoqualmie Pass; know before you go

Rep. Morris' and Lytton's statement on bridge collapse

Senate committee OKs tougher DUI laws, but funding still unclear

Lt. Gov. believes Dems should stop voting by proxy for ailing GOP senator

State Workers to WA Lawmakers: "Choose Kids, Care, Courage"

WA Lawmakers Probe Government Immunity in Lawsuits

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