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Discover Pass transferability approved

1/27/2012

A proposal to allow transferability of the Discover Pass was approved by the Senate today.

SB 5977, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, would allow the pass to be transferable between two vehicles. More...

Insurance reform will lower costs for school employees

1/26/2012

A classroom assistant in Yelm makes $900 per month and pays $750 per month in insurance.

A school office clerk in Sultan pays $689 per month in insurance coverage for her and her husband. More...

Protecting a valuable commodity

1/26/2012

In Washington state, wheat is one of our most lucrative exports, ranking right alongside Boeing and Microsoft. A bill sponsored by Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Shoreline, seeks to protect Washington's wheat export market, the farmers who grow it and our economy as a whole.

Senate Bill 6298 would require that genetically engineered food be labeled as such. The bill was heard Thursday in the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee. More...

Transportation revenue package being heard

1/24/2012

Today at 3:30 p.m. the Senate Transportation Committee will hear proposals from the governor that would raise approximately $3 billion to support the state's transportation system, including road repair and ferry service. More...

Marriage equally gains 25th supporter, bill heard

1/23/2012

In the Senate today, a bill granting same-sex couples the right to marry was heard, including two hours of public testimony. Shortly after the meeting, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen announced she supports the bill, giving it 25 supporters -- the majority needed to pass. More...

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