Month: January 2012
Harris, Moeller sign onto letter supporting federal medical marijuana reform
Republican Paul Harris and Democrat Jim Moeller, both state representatives from Vancouver, agree that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration should listen to Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire’s request to legalize marijuana […]
Sen. Pridemore’s run for state auditor backed by Southwest Washington Democrats
Democratic leaders in Clark County and three nearby legislative districts announced this week that they endorse State Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, who will run for state auditor this fall. Democrats […]
Sen. Benton drags feet during vote on same-sex marriage bill
Vancouver-based state senators Craig Pridemore, a Democrat, and Don Benton, a Republican, butted heads while voting this morning on whether to pass the controversial same-sex marriage bill out of committee. […]
Anti-online piracy laws: Cantwell opposed, Murray and Herrera Beutler undecided
Google, Wikipedia and other high-profile websites have blacked out parts of their pages today, and Washingtonians are flooding their Congressional members with requests to fight two pieces of legislation to […]
Just how big is the state’s budget shortfall?
While covering stories on Washington state's budget, media reports include a billion-dollar range of figures when describing the state's financial shortfall. Exactly how big of a problem are lawmakers facing […]
Just how big is the state's budget shortfall?
While covering stories on Washington state's budget, media reports include a billion-dollar range of figures when describing the state's financial shortfall. Exactly how big of a problem are lawmakers facing […]