Month: November 2017
Tax off: Sen. Cantwell battles Ted Cruz
Washington's Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell joined Vermont's independent Sen. Bernie Sanders Tuesday night to face off against Republican senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott during a town hall style debate […]
Who or what’s to blame for mill job loses? Two state legislators disagree
Last week, the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas announced it will shed up to 300 jobs. Two state legislators who represent the area gave two differing statements regarding the news. On Nov. […]
Herrera Beutler uses tax plan vote to fundraise
On Friday, just one day after the House passed its tax plan, Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, R-Battle Ground, sent out a constituent email asking for donations to “help make our voices […]
State supreme court ruling could change political party election process
Last week, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that political parties can either elect or appoint legislative district chairs. The previous law required parties to elect its district chairs. The court […]
Sen. Annette Cleveland gets a new chair appointment under the new Senate majority
Last week’s elections resulted in the return of one-party rule to Olympia after Democrat Manka Dhingra prevailed in a special election to fill a vacated state Senate seat previously occupied […]
Local GOP electeds make pick for Pike’s replacement
The first ballots for Washington state legislative races won’t be cast until the August primary, but the local GOP establishment has already made their pick for who should succeed state […]
Ann Rivers gets a new committee assignment
Republican Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, has been appointed to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. In a press statement issued on election day, Rivers, who helped craft […]
Kris Greene campaign reaches New Jersey
Kris Greene has cash to burn before tomorrow's election. According to his latest Public Disclosure Commission filing, $119,545 of it. Greene has already spent nearly $475,000 in the race for […]