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The Murrow News Service/Olympia is a year-round academic program that pairs Washington State University students aspiring to multi-platform news reporting careers with professional news organizations. Olympia-based students from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication have filed more than 350 separate state government news reports from the state capital that have been published by daily newspapers. Below are the reports from this semester. Click on one of the above links for earlier semesters. Read more about the Murrow News Service bureaus in Olympia and Pullman. For more information, contact Larry Ganders, lawrence.ganders@wsu.edu.
2013 Legislature
159. Legislators head home, regroup
April 30, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —The Legislature seemed like a ghost town Monday, after gavels fell in the House and Senate on Sunday night. Read the entire article
158. Late-session bills on wolves, marijuana, and social media approved by Legislature
April 29, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Reimbursement to ranchers with damage from wolves, changes to the state’s new marijuana laws, and protections for employees using social media, were among measures passed by the Legislature in the final hours of the 2013 regular session of the Legislature Sunday. See the video report
157. Fate of Interstate 5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver to be determined in special session
April 28, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The transportation revenue package that would provide Washington’s $450 million share of the Columbia River Crossing project will be not be addressed until after the normal legislative session has passed, according to House Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver. Read the entire article
156. Conservative senator making his voice heard
April 27, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — With two days left in the 2013 regular legislative session, Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, looks to be a player. Read the entire article
155. Senate and House remain far apart on budget positions
April 26, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — With only three days until the end of the regular legislative session, one party on Thursday declared its work completed, while the other said only half the work has been done. Read the blog
154. Bill would allow businesses to refuse services based on religious beliefs
April 26, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Republican Sen. Sharon Brown of Kennewick has introduced a new bill allowing businesses to refuse service to customers due to their religious beliefs, drawing sharp criticism from some Senate Democrats. Read the blog.
153. State prepares to launch health care insurance exchange website
April 25, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The state is preparing to lauch a health care exchange website, part of the process for implementing new federal changes. See the video report
152. Former Oklahoma congressman and NFL player testifies at Senate committee
April 24, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Former Oklahoma congressman and NFL player testifies at Senate committee. Read the blog.
151. House Appropriations votes to delay family leave provisions
April 23, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The Senate has voted to eliminate family leave requirements but the House Appropriations Committee has passed a bill to delay implementation. See the video report
150. Eyman proposes new initiative to limit tax increases to one year
April 22, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Voter initiative activist Tim Eyman released plans Monday for another attempt to require a two-thirds majority for the Legislature to raise taxes. This time he wants to change the state’s constitution.. Read the blog
149. Advocate for kids wins state honor
April 20, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — An employee of Vancouver Public Schools who works with homeless students was named state Classified School Employee of the Year on Friday by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read the entire article
148. House and Senate negotiate transportation budget
April 19, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Each house of the Legislature has now passed a version of the “bare bones” transportation budget See the video report
147. Legislators from both houses target repeat DUI offenders
April 18, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Legislators from both houses of the Legislature held a hearing on bills that target repeat drunk driving offenders. Here is the report on House Bill 2030 and Senate Bill 5912 as the House Public Safety and the Senate Law & Justice Committee jointly held more than four hours of hearings on April 18. See the video report
146. Negotiation will be needed to avoid special session
April 18, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A $1.2 billion difference in funding must be resolved between House Democrats and the Republican-leaning Senate Majority Coalition caucus by April 28 or the Legislature will be forced to go into special session. Read the entire article
145. Senate votes to limit flame retardant chemicals in children’s clothing; regulate employer access to social media
April 17, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The state Senate has passed legislation limiting flame retardants in children’s clothing. It also approved a measure governing employer access to social media. Both bills have passed each house in different forms. See the video report
144. Bill allowing theater alcohol sales has passed each house in different forms
April 16, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The Kiggins theater in downtown Vancouver will likely be able to sell alcohol due to the success of House Bill 1001. Read the entire article
143. House passes its ‘bare bones’ transportation budget
April 16, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The House approved a transportation budget (ESHB 1864) 68-38 that continues existing road and bridge construction projects. See the video report
142. Lawmakers take up drunk driving penalties late in session
April 12, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Recent cases of fatal accidents involving alleged drunk drivers have resulted in late-session conversations about new ways to deal with the crime. See the video report
141. Attorney General says florist lawsuit could go to state Supreme Court
April 11, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Earlier this week Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against a florist in Richland who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding ceremony. Read the blog
140. Rally at state Capitol urges support of I-5 bridge project
April 10, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Residents and a group of legislators from Clark County rallied at the state Capitol on Wednesday afternoon on behalf of plans to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge with the Columbia River Crossing. Read the entire article
139. Fate of Columbia River Crossing funding uncertain in divided Washington Legislature
April 10, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — It’s crunch time for the Columbia River Crossing in Olympia: Washington lawmakers have less than three weeks left in their regular legislative session to approve or reject the state’s $450 million share of the $3.4 billion megaproject. Read the entire article
138. House committee takes up budget for billions in construction
April 10, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — House Bill 1089, the capital construction budget, was heard before the House Capital Budget Committee. It contains legislation that will move forward $3.5 billion in construction projects. See the video report
137. The next question: Special session? Local lawmakers mostly optimistic despite budget issues
April 9, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The Legislature’s constitutionally mandated final day of this year’s 105-day session is April 28. But with a $1.2 billion budget disagreement between the GOP coalition in the Senate and the Democrats in the House, many legislators are wondering if a special session will be needed. Read the entire article
136. John Batiste confirmed as chief of the Washington State Patrol
April 9, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —John Batiste, the chief of the Washington State Patrol under Former Gov. Christing Gregoire was re-confirmed by the state Senate to serve under Gov. Jay Inslee. This action came despite concerns raised by the troopers’ union. See the video report
135. Transportation megaprojects would be subject to expert review panel under Washington bill
April 9, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A bill approved by the House Transportation Committee on Monday would create an expert review panel for three megaprojects around the state, including the $3.4 billion Columbia River Crossing project.. Read the entire article
134. Democrats block Republican’s effort to re-design bridge project
April 8, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Washington House Democrats blocked an attempt Monday by Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, to halt state funding for the Columbia River Crossing as currently designed and direct $10 million toward a redesign. Read the entire article
133. Dems say Senate’s budget puts special interests ahead of women and children
April 5, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A group of Democratic female lawmakers held a press conference Friday to respond to the budget proposed by the Senate Majority Coalition earlier in the week. Read the blog
132. Many bills of local interest clear Wednesday’s cutoff
April 4, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Wednesday was the Legislature’s deadline for many bills to pass out of policy committees. Here is a look at some bills that made it, and some that did not. Bills that have an impact on the budgeting process are exempt from cutoffs.. Read the blog
131. Lawmakers consider study of therapies that seek to change youth sexual orientation
April 4, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Legislation that would seek a state study of therapies and treatments that seek to change youth sexual orientation is under consideration by the House Appropriations Committee. See the video report
130. Washington House Democrats banking on gas tax increase, car tab fee to fully fund Columbia River Crossing, other transportation projects
April 4, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Washington state House Democrats on Thursday morning unveiled their $8.4 billion proposed transportation budget, devoid of any new revenue sources. Read the entire article
129. State Senate’s transportation budget skips new funds for Interstate 5 bridge
April 4, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Co-chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee unveiled a proposed $8.7 billion, two-year transportation budget on Wednesday that focused on maintaining current construction projects, roads and highways. The proposed budget includes no portion of the $450 million in construction money Columbia River Crossing backers are hoping for this session, but it does include nearly $82 million to cover ongoing planning costs for the megaproject. Read the entire article
128. Legislature approves loans for home down payments
April 3, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Senate Bill 5558, which allows the state Housing Finance Commission to make loans to home-buyers for down payments, has passed both houses of the Legislature and is on its way to the governor’s desk See the video report
127. No new Columbia River Crossing funding in ‘bare-bones’ budget proposed by Washington state Senate
April 3, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Funding for Washington’s portion of the Columbia River Crossing construction was not included in a no-frills $8.7 billion transportation budget proposed by the Washington Senate’s bipartisan Transportation Committee on Wednesday. education. Read the entire article
126. Most agree: Clark County legislators still flex considerable muscle in state Capitol
April 2, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Last year, Clark County lawmakers held a significant amount of power in the Washington state Legislature, particularly when it came to crafting a budget. Read the entire article
125. Democrats, Republicans tussle over tuition rates
April 2, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Next fall, college students could either see tuition increase by 5 percent or decrease by 3, depending on who wins the budget battle in the Legislature. The indecision on tuition rates is caused by two conflicting proposals issued by Democrats and Republicans. Read the entire article
124. World’s largest tunnel digger arrives in Seattle
April 2, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service SEATTLE — The world’s largest tunnel boring machine arrived in Seattle Tuesday. Read the blog
123. Washington bill to create firearm offender database passes Senate Law & Justice Committee
April 2, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A Republican-led committee Tuesday unanimously approved a bill to create a database for those convicted of felony firearm offenses in Washington. Read the entire article
122. Theater pub bill continues to move through Legislature
April 1, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —A bill that would create a special liquor license for theaters like the historic Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver was approved Monday by the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. Read the entire article
121. Rep. Stonier looks to revive lone failed bill
April 1, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —OLYMPIA — Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, is aiming for a perfect record of passing bills this session in the Legislature. Read the entire article
120. Inslee proposes $1.2 billion more for basic education
March 29, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday released his list of his budget priorities, including an additional $1.2 billion to K-12 education. Read the entire article
119. Washington electric car bill would fine drivers who park at charging stations
March 29, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Imagine pulling up to a six-pump gas station to find unattended cars parked at all of them — for hours. Read the entire article
118. Drones are not just for spying, founder of Bingen manufacturing plant tells lawmakers
March 27, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — If you see an unmanned aerial vehicle flying overhead, it is much more likely looking at local topography or searching for a hiker than spying on you, according to Tad McGeer, owner of Aerovel, a company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones. Read the entire article
117. Lawmakers fear ‘flash mob’ retail robbery could come to Washington state
March 26, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The House Public Safety Committee has taken up a measure (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5178) that deals with “flash mobs” that use social media to organize retail theft. See the video report
116. Global warming skeptic invited to address Senate Energy Committee
March 26, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The debate over climate change continued Tuesday in the Senate Energy Committee, where Republican chairman Sen. Doug Ericksen invited testimony from a professor who argued that global warming is not a man-made problem. Read the blog
115. Education bills move through state Senate committee
March 25, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee today heard a group of bills aimed at improving students’ wellbeing and job opportunities. See the blog
114. Measure commits some felony offenders to mental health hospitals
March 25, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Felony defendants found not competent to stand trial will be required to be sent to a state hospital under a House-passed bill that is under consideration by the state Senate. See the video report
113. Battle Ground school district could be shut down if future levies fail
March 24, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service The Battle Ground Public Schools district in Clark County will be in trouble if an April 23 ballot measure asking voters to approve a four-year, $103.3 million replacement levy for educational programs and operating and maintenance costs doesn’t pass. Read the full article
112. Clark County’s legislators move bills through the opposite chamber
March 22, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Now that the 2013 legislative session is more than halfway over, state lawmakers from Clark County are working their bills through the opposite chamber in the Legislature. See the blog
111. House committee takes up Senate-passed K-12 education bills
March 21, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A House committee has taken up consideration of Senate-passed legislation impacting K-12 education. See the video report
110. Rivers aims to ease environmental requirement for local governments
March 21, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Local towns and cities may soon be free of an unfunded mandate requiring all publicly owned vehicles to convert to using biofuel or electricity by 2015. See the blog
109. Legislation mandates cell phone battery recycling
March 20, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A senate committee has taken up consideration of legislation promoting recycling of cell phone batteries. See the video report
108. WSU Vancouver student government election invalidated after alleged violations
March 20, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service Washington State University Vancouver students Shavenor Winters and Pauline Ramos on March 7 won the student body election for president and vice president with 46 percent of the vote. They ran against four other tickets hoping to lead the branch campus, which serves 2,357 full-time students.. Read the full article
107. Pharmacists role expanded by bill
March 19, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Pharmacists may soon be added to the Legend Drug Act, thanks to a bill by Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver. See the blog
106. House-passed measure could make juvenile offender records confidential
March 19, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A senate committee has taken up consideration of a House-passed bill that would make juvenile offender records private. . See the video report
105. Washington Transportation Commission reminded Columbia River Crossing tolls must have lawmaker approval
March 19, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — State Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, testified Tuesday to members of the Washington state Transportation Commission that the Legislature, not the commission, has the power to approve new tolls and toll rate increases. Read the full article
104. Legislation allows motorcycles to pass through red stoplights
March 19, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The House Transportation Committee tackled several motorcycle bills Tuesday, including one that would allow bikers to continue through red stoplights if the light’s sensor fails to recognize the motorcycle. Read the blog
103. Mental health diversions for non-violent juveniles proposed
March 18, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Non-violent teenage offenders could avoid jail and be sent to mental health treatment programs under a House-passed bill considered by the state Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee. See the video report
102. Rep. Monica Stonier urges creation of statewide online resource for teachers
March 18, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A bill that would create a virtual toolkit for Washington educators gained traction in the Senate Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education today. Read the full article
101. Veteran’s Day raffle may be ended by Legislature
March 18, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — After it failed to make a profit last year, the Washington Lottery’s Veteran’s Day Raffle may be finished. Read the blog
100. Senate votes to allow killing gray wolves without a permit
March 15, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The debate over gray wolves in Washington’s Legislature can be expected to continue as three wolf bills remain alive following mid-session cut-off. Read the blog
99. Minority House Republicans propose $556 million more to K-12 education in budget proposal
March 14, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Washington state House Republicans on Thursday released their plan to fund education, proposing a $556 million net increase to K-12 education funding for the 2013-15 budget cycle. The plan does not include tax increases, but does include policy reductions and cost-saving measures. Read the full article
98. House votes for State Need Grant college assistance to certain non-resident students
March 13, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A bill that would extend state need grant assistance for college education costs to children of migrant workers and other immigrants has passed the House and is under consideration by the Senate. . See the video report
97. Universal gun background check bill dies this year under House legislative rules
March 13, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A bill that would have imposed universal background checks for gun sales failed to make it out of the Washington House before Wednesday’s 5 p.m. cutoff for legislation to pass in its house of origin.. Read the full article
96. Stalking bills have passed each chamber in different forms
March 12, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Victims of stalkers may may soon have a new law to protect them, with the approval of bills in both the Senate and the House that would create a new kind of civil protection order for stalking. Read the blog
95. Minimum wage rule change passes state Senate by a single vote
March 12, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Employers are not liable for minimum wage law violations if their actions were advised by state agencies under a bill that has passed the state Senate by just a single vote this week. See the video report
94. Bridge tolls in Washington now need lawmaker approval
March 12, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Though the state Supreme Court last month struck down key elements of Initiative 1185, the voter-approved measure to require a supermajority in the Legislature to impose new taxes, it didn’t strike down all parts of the measure – just the section on the supermajority . Read the full article
93. Gun background check bill stalls in state House of Representatives
March 12, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Despite efforts from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, survivor of a gunshot wound, to sway indecisive members, Democratic House leadership wasn’t confident it had enough votes to put a universal background check bill to the House floor Monday. Read the full article
92. Bill would make schools report punishment that restrains or isolates K-12 students
March 12, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Schools could be required to tell parents when a teacher isolates or restrains their children, if a proposal by state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, is taken up on the floor of the state House of Representatives by Wednesday’s bill deadline. The bill has passed the House Education Committee was pulled from the House Rules Committee, setting up possible floor action. Read the full article
91. ‘Eddie Eagle’ cartoon entangled in Senate floor gun control debate
March 11, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Senate Joint Memorial 8006, passed by the state Senate, encourages licensed child care, preschool, early learning programs and state public schools to encourage the use of the “Eddie Eagle” gun safety program. The proposal passed 40-8 but the floor debate turned to discussion over other gun control legislation. See the video report
90. Washington state House passes package of mental health bills
March 11, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The Washington state House today passed a package of four mental health bills aimed at protecting the public from violent criminals. Read the blog
89. State House approves specialized online learning tools for K-12 classrooms
March 10, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Legislation a Vancouver educator pushed to provide specialized online learning tools to every Washington K-12 classroom was overwhelmingly approved Friday afternoon by the state House of Representatives. Read the full article
88. Vancouver transit officials may face state Senate roadblock in search for light rail funding tied to I-5 Columbia River bridge
March 8, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A bill that would take away C-Tran‘s authority to create a smaller taxing district passed in the Washington state Senate Thursday. Read the full article
87. Measures assigning letter grades to schools, repealing unfunded mandates, pass Senate
March 7, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The Washington state Senate passed a series of education reform bills this week, including a measure that assigns letter grades to schools, a bill repealing unfunded mandates and another that targets low-performing schools. See the video report and read The Capitol Record blog
86. Washington Supreme Court rejects Clark County’s stormwater appeal
March 7, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —The Washington State Supreme Court Wednesday unanimously refused to review Clark County’s appeal of the Pollution Control Hearings Board’s 2011 ruling that the county’s alternative approach to stormwater permitting (in use from April 2009 to December 2011) was harmful to the environment. Read the full article
85. Children’s Center, social service facilities, top Vancouver lawmakers’ capital budget requests
March 7, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Expansions and renovations for local health and social services facilities, as well as local historical sites, top wish lists submitted by Vancouver-area lawmakers for state capital budget requests. Read the full article
84. Washington state Republicans propose transportation reforms in response to Democrats’ 10-cent gas tax plan
March 7, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —House Republicans in the Washington state Legislature today released their response to the House Democrats’ transportation package. The Republicans want six reforms before they’ll consider the Democrats’ $9.8-billion transportation proposal, which imposes a 10-cent gas tax, a new car tab fee and $3 billion in bonds, among other fees. Read the blog
83. Bill to repeal the state’s death penalty debated in the House Judiciary Committee
March 6, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A hearing on legislation that would repeal the death penalty (HB 1504) was held by the House Judiciary Committee. See the video report
82. Tim Eyman proposes new rules for state initiative drives
March 5, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Tim Eyman’s latest initiative addresses the very process he follows to gather signatures and put proposed new laws on the ballot. A hearing was held by the House Government Operations and Elections Committee. See the video report
81. Clark County tax break bill dies in state Senate
March 4, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A bill that could have brought nearly $4 million in taxes back to Clark County each year won’t pass this session. Read the full article
80. Paid sick leave bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee
March 4, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —A bill that requires employers with more than four full-time employees to provide paid sick leave was approved by the House Appropriations Committee. See the video report
79. Bill provides relief to late property taxpayers
March 1, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Paying late taxes may become more convenient for some thanks to a bill proposed by state Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver. Read the blog
78. I-5 bridge is not funded in the House GOP transportation proposal
March 1, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —The transportation budget plan set to be released by House Republicans Monday won’t include funding for the Columbia River Crossing project that would replace the Interstate 5 bridge and extend light rail into Vancouver. Read the full article
77. Hanford radioactive tank leaks discussed by state officials
Feb. 28, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — High-level radioactive leaks from six single-shell underground tanks at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation were discussed by state officials in a hearing before the Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee. See the video report
76. Gov. Jay Inslee signs his first bill into law
Feb. 27, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Washington Gov. Jay Inslee endorsed his first piece of legislation today, requiring youth shelters to report juveniles runaways to parents and health and law enforcement officials within 72 hours. Read the full article
75. Seahawks coach speaks to state Senate about youth gang violence
Feb. 27, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A measure providing for “recycling” of prescription drugs that are in sealed, tamper-resisitant packaging was unanimously passed by the state Senate and sent to the House for consideration. See the video report and read The Capitol Record blog
74. Senate approves measure for recycling of prescription drugs
Feb. 26, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A measure providing for “recycling” of prescription drugs that are in sealed, tamper-resisitant packaging was unanimously passed by the state Senate and sent to the House for consideration. Read the full article
73. Bill to freeze college tuition tabled by state lawmakers
Feb. 26, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — A proposal to freeze college tuition was tabled by legislators in the House, after a bill intended to limit tuition hikes for undergraduates was stripped of that language. Read the full article
72. Vancouver students, jobless could suffer if sequestration becomes reality
Feb. 26, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The automatic federal funding reductions known as sequestration are fast approaching, and unless Congress settles on an alternative solution, education and unemployment benefits in Washington state could face millions in slashed funding. Read the full article
71. Court ruling on drug testing law may not bode well for Washington bill
Feb. 26, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —A U.S. Court of Appeals ruling could signal trouble for a Washington state measure that would have required some welfare recipients – specifically of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program – to undergo drug testing.. Read the full article
70. Even dead bills can play an important role in the Legislature
Feb. 25, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — It’s common knowledge that state lawmakers propose bills they know have little chance of passing. While this may seem like a waste of time, effort and money to some, legislators say even dead bills can have an impact. Read the full article
69. Rep. Vick waiting until next session to introduce bills
Feb. 22, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — State Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, has not sponsored a bill in the Legislature this year. His lack of bills is not because of idleness, he said. It’s a matter of principle. Read the blog
68. Washington Department of Ecology open to reworking Clark County stormwater plan
Feb. 22, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —The Washington State Department of Ecology Thursday reaffirmed its agreement to work with Clark County on the issue of stormwater permitting. And State Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, primary sponsor of three stormwater bills this legislative session, has played a key part in the discussions.. Read the full article
67. Funding for I-5 Columbia River bridge between Vancouver and Portland included in House budget
Feb. 21, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Washington state House Democrats Wednesday released a $9.8 billion transportation package, with $450 million allocated to the $3.5-billion Columbia River Crossing project. Read the full article
66. Wylie, Pike propose variety of legislation
Feb. 21, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Here is a look at some of the bills being proposed by Southwest Washington lawmakers. Today is the deadline for bills to be considered by committees in their houses of origin. Read the blog
65. Support builds for bill to help gay couples change last names after marriage
Feb. 21, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —A bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, to facilitate surname changes for gay married couples passed out of the House Judiciary Committee today, just one day before the deadline to move bills out of policy committees. Columbia River Crossing project. Read the full article
64. Bill forbids firearms possession for persons with certain domestic violence restraining orders
Feb. 20, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — Legislation that forbids firearms possession by persons who are under court orders for no contact with domestic violence victims is scheduled for a vote in the House Judiciary Committee. House bill 1840 would apply to persons with certain protection, no-contact, or restraining orders.. Read the full article
63. Mayor as minister? A bill in the Washington state Legislature would allow elected officials to perform weddings
Feb. 20, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA — The House Judiciary Committee today held a public hearing on a bill that would allow all Washingtonians to change their last names after marriage without going to court. Read the full article
62. Taking a spouse’s name after marriage could become easier for gay, non-traditional couples
Feb. 20, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —The House Judiciary Committee today held a public hearing on a bill that would allow all Washingtonians to change their last names after marriage without going to court. Read the full article
61. Universal background check bill gains traction in Washington state Legislature
Feb. 19, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —A measure to require background checks for all gun sales – including private transactions and those at gun shows – squeaked out of the House Judiciary Committee today by one vote. Read the full article
60. Senate bill requires state employees to be truthful
Feb. 19, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA —Sen. Pam Roach sponsored SB 5504 which requires state employees to be truthful in their work or be subject to diciplinary action under state ethics laws. Read the full article
59. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge receives federal funds for makeover
Feb. 19, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge received $250,000 today from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace an aging pedestrian bridge. Read the full article
58. A 10 percent pay boost for math and science teachers is considered by Senate committee
Feb. 18, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA - The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee is pondering a 10 percent salary bonus for math, science and special education teachers (Senate Bill 5278. ) This is the TVW report
57 Vancouver-area lawmakers have proposed slew of bills; Many must get out of committee by Friday
Feb. 18, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Here is a look at some of the bills being proposed by Southwest Washington lawmakers. Read the full story
56. Legislator proposes sales tax holiday and a tax break for Vancouver residents
Feb. 14, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — The Senate’s Trade and Economic Development Committee got a double dose of Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, on Thursday morning as she testified on two bills related to taxes. Read the full story.
55. Ex-congresswoman Linda Smith testifies in favor of tougher sex-trafficking penalties
Feb. 13, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Southwest Washington’s former congresswoman turned anti-sex-trafficking advocate testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in favor of tougher penalties for those who traffic and solicit prostitutes younger than 18. Read the full story.
54. Universal gun background checks considered by the House Judiciary Committee
Feb. 13, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Feb. 13 on a measure, House Bill 1588, requiring universal background checks on sales of firearms. Antique guns are exempt from the legislation. This is the TVW report
53. Vancouver lawmaker backs bill that would give gay married couples more surname choices
Feb. 13, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Though gay marriage in Washington took effect in December following a voter-approved referendum, gay couples in the state may still face challenges when it comes to choosing surnames.. Read the blog.
52. Lawmakers told to prepare for self-driving cars on the road
Feb. 13, 2013 By Bill McKee, TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA - The future of driving in Washington state was the topic of a work session in the House Transportation committee on Wednesday. Read The Captiol Record
51. Legislators target scrap metal theft
Feb. 12, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA - The House is considering legislation expanding criminal penalties on persons convicted of stealing scrap metal . Comprehensive legislation also creates licenses for scrap metal businesses and requirements of record-keeping for metal transactions. This is the TVW report
50. Lawmakers mull different ways to protect schools
Feb. 12, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — A bill by Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, that could lead to armed teachers at school isn’t the only school safety proposal being heard by Washington legislators, who are considering policy responses to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Read the blog.
49. Bill requires sibling visits for foster children
Feb. 11, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA - Foster children separated from their biological parents would be required to have at least two sibling visits per month if a bill under consideration by the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee makes its way through the Legislature. The bill, with some modification, passed out of the committee on Feb. 19. This is the TVW report
48. House Republicans push Budget Sunshine Act
Feb. 12, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —A Vancouver-area lawmaker last week introduced House Bill 1721, which would require a 72-hour notice of budget and appropriations legislation in Washington state Read the blog
47. Camas lawmaker: Washington teachers should be able to carry guns in schools
Feb. 8, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — After the tragic school shootings in Newtown, Conn. in December, state Rep. Liz Pike decided something needed to be done to make Washington schools safer, and teachers carrying guns could be the answer. Read the blog.
46. Washington state Sen. Steve Litzow looks to eliminate schools’ half-days
Feb. 7, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Washington parents are sick of half-days, says state Sen. Steve Litzow, a Seattle-area lawmaker. So Litzow, R-Mercer Island, has proposed a bill that would require a school day in Washington to be at least six hours long. Read the blog.
45. Washington’s pots laws leave loose ends for drivers
Feb. 7, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — A legislative work session aimed at hashing out the finer points of Washington’s new law that legalized recreational marijuana produced as many questions as it did answers today at the state Capitol. Read the full news report.
44. Lawmaker proposes incentives to use local steel for Portland-Vancouver bridge project
Feb. 7, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —State Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, is sponsoring a bill that would incentivize projects like the Columbia River Crossing to use locally fabricated steel. Read the blog.
43. Governor expresses concern about Senate directions on energy, workers compensation and Medicaid
Feb. 6, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Insleee expressed conceern about the state Senate’s direction on renewable energy, worker’s compensation, and Medicaid at a press conference. This is a report on Feb. 6 press conference plus an update on Senate floor action on Seahawks and Sounders license plates, the renaming of the I-5 corridor for purple heart recipients, and a new process for hiring persons under 18 years old. This is the TVW report
42. Sen. Rivers and Tim Eyman team up to limit local governments ability to block voter initiatives
Feb. 6, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, has teamed up with initiative advocate Tim Eyman on a bill to limit local government interference in the initiative process.. Read the full story.
41. Clark County Republicans say Columbia River Crossing clearance height still too low, petition Coast Guard
Feb. 6, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Clark County Republicans say Columbia River Crossing clearance height still too low, petition Coast Guard. Read the blog.
40. Public assistance, drug tests linked in bill proposed by Vancouver Sen. Don Benton
Feb. 5, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Another contentious bill has joined the ever-growing list of legislation introduced by Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, this session. His newest measure, Senate Bill 5585, would require Washingtonians receiving assistance with rent and groceries through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to take a drug test – at the state’s expense – if a case worker believes the recipient has a drug or alcohol problem. Read the full news report.
39. Juveniles would be sentenced to 20-35 years for aggravated murder under House bill
Feb. 5, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA - The House Public Safety Committee held a hearing Feb. 5 on a measure that provides that juveniles convicted of aggravated murder will be sentenced to an indeterminate term of between 20 and 35 years in prison. ( House Bill 1338, juvenile rehabilitation). This is the TVW report
38. Seattle lawmaker asks DEA to reclassify medical marijuana
Feb. 4, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Despite the legalization of medical marijuana in 18 states and the District of Columbia, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) still classifies pot as a Schedule I drug, along with heroin, LSD and others. Read the full story
37. Initiative 1185 requirement of two-thirds vote on taxes was not adopted by the House
Feb. 2, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Republicans unsuccessfully tried Friday to amend the state House rules to require a two-thirds majority vote on tax increases. Read the full story.
36. Should science and technology majors pay higher tuition?
Feb. 1, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Science and technology majors may be paying more for college if laws are not changed, according to students who testified at a hearing this week. Read the full news report.
35. Senator champions parental notification requirement for Washington minors seeking abortions
Feb. 1, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Parents must give consent to allow their children to go on school field trips. They even have to give a school nurse the go-ahead to give their child ibuprofen. But in Washington state, minors seeking abortions don’t need parental consent. They aren’t legally required to tell their parents about the abortion, either. Proposal changes he rules. Read the full story
34. Tax bill brings lawmakers together
Feb. 1, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Local legislators are cooperating more by geography than by party on a bill that could bring an estimated $4 million into Clark County. Read the full news report.
33. Hundreds of community college students rally at the state capitol
Feb. 1, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — More than 250 students from Washington’s community and technical colleges rallied in Olympia on Friday with the message: “We are the future, don’t cut the future.” The 2013 Community Student Legislative Rally organized the event at the Capitol Rotunda to bring attention to rising costs of tuition, programs, class selections and textbook prices. Read The Blog
32. Report on the abortion insurance testimony in the House Health Care Committee
Jan. 31, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Hearing by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. This is the TVW report
31. Proposed state abortion insurance bill may conflict with federal law
Jan. 31, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —The Washington State House Health Care and Wellness Committee today heard testimony from lobbyists, lawyers and activists on a contentious bill that would require state insurers to cover abortions. . Read the blog
30. Commercial fishermen seek representation on state Fish and Wildlife Commission
Jan. 30, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Hearing by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. This is the TVW report
29. Universal background checks for gun sales proposed in Legislature
Jan. 30, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — A recent Associated Press investigation into Washington state lawmakers’ expense reimbursements showed three Clark County legislators spent a combined $1,040 of taxpayer money on dry cleaning over the last two years. Read the blog
28. Clark County legislators: Using taxpayer money for dry cleaning expenses is “reasonable”
Jan. 30, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — A recent Associated Press investigation into Washington state lawmakers’ expense reimbursements showed three Clark County legislators spent a combined $1,040 of taxpayer money on dry cleaning over the last two years. Read the blog
27. Measure establishes ballot boxes on college campuses
Jan. 29, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Hearing by the House Government Operations and Elections Committee. This is the TVW report
26. House panel approves bill allowing alcohol sales in small theaters
Jan. 29, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — The Kiggins and Liberty theaters are a step closer to being able to sell alcohol, even with minors present, in the fall. Read the full news report.
25. Theater pub bill clears first hurdle in the Washington state Legislature
Jan. 29, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — A bill that would allow historical theaters, like the Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver, to serve beer and wine is gaining ground in the Washington state Legislature Read the blog
24. Reduced minimum terms proposed for juveniles convicted of aggravated murder
Jan. 28, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Hearing by the Senate Law and Justice Committee. This is the TVW report
23. Proposed state program would automatically enroll high-performing students in Advanced Placement classes
Jan. 28, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Several Washington lawmakers are looking to expand a pilot program in Federal Way that automatically enrolls students in accelerated programs if they perform well on state standardized tests. Read the blog
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22. School police could get more rights to search students under proposed state constitutional amendment
Jan. 25, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Washington lawmakers today heard a resolution by Sen. Mike Carrell, R-Lakewood, that would amend the state constitution to allow school police officers to search a student on school grounds, provided there is reasonable suspicion (as opposed to probable cause) the student is breaking rules. Read the blog
21. House Appropriations Chair proposes eliminating 17 percent tax on liquor sales to bars and restaurants
Jan. 24, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Hearing by the House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee. This is the TVW report
20. Washington may crack down on juveniles possessing guns illegally
Jan. 24, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Tougher consequences may be in the works for young Washingtonians illegally packing firearms. Read the blog
19. Bills allowing liquor in movie theaters among legislation proposed by Southwest Washington lawmakers
Jan. 23, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —After 36 years in state government, Stan Marshburn isn’t leaving without speaking his mind. . Read the blog summary
18. Republican-dominated coalition in Washington state Senate maintains control of committee investigating leaked documents
Jan. 23, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —In a 25-24 vote, Republicans and crossover Democrats forming the Washington state Senate’s majority coalition blocked a resolution Wednesday that would have given parties an equal number of seats in the Facilities and Operations Committee.. Read the blog
17. State chief justics calls for government unity and increased courthouse security
Jan. 23, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Chief Justice Barbara Madesen delivers an address to the Legislature. This is the TVW report
16. Two Washington state lawmakers look to take light rail out of Columbia River Crossing
Jan. 22, 2013 Photos and stories By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Two Washington state senators from Clark County are sponsoring a bill that would block the light rail component of the Columbia River Crossing project, despite support of light rail by other southwest Washington legislators and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Read the blog
15. Colleges not meeting the demand for technology jobs.
Jan. 22, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – Hearing by the House Higher Education Committee. This is the TVW report
14. Legislators hold a public hearing on college binge drinking.
Jan. 21, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA – The Senate Law and Justice Committee held a work session on Jan. 18 to discuss the problems of binge drinking on college campuses. The committee is considering a bill by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane, that could establish courts on college campuses to deal with students who have been driving under the inflence of alcohol. This is the TVW report
13. Profiles of Southwest Washington women in the Washington Legislature mark 100 year anniversary
Jan. 21, 2013 Photos and stories By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —January marked the beginning of a new session for the Washington state Legislature. It also marked the centennial of the installment of the first women into the state’s governing body. Read the full series of OregonLive posts
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12.Clark County theaters may soon serve beer and wine if legislators agree to adopt new law
Jan. 18, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Alcohol may be the injection small Washington theaters need to remain in business, proponents of a bill said during a hearing Thursday at the state’s capitol. Read the full story
11. Legislators hold a public hearing on on beer and wine sales at movie theaters.
Jan. 17, 2013 By Bill McKee TVW/Murrow News Service
10.New Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee talks innovation, education, but provides few funding details
Jan. 16, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Innovation and education dominated Gov. Jay Inslee’s inauguration speech today at the Washington state Capitol after the Democrat took office. However, Inslee did not offer specifics on reconciling these goals with the looming $900 million deficit and his pledge not to introduce new general taxes. Read the full story
9.Legislators talk about funding school buses from the transportation budget
Jan. 16, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Because the transportation budget is separate from the general budget, this would free up money to tackle the McCleary mandate to fund other K-12 needs. Read the blog
8. Difficult road ahead for new Washington state House committee tasked with defining pot, liquor rules
Jan. 16, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —As the Washington state Legislature kicks off this week, the newly-formed House committee in charge of overseeing liquor, gambling and marijuana met publicly
for the first time. Read the blog
7. Odd coalition grabs power in Olympia
Jan. 14, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Democrats called it a coup. Republicans called it collaboration. The Majority Coalition Caucus, comprised of 23 Republicans and two Democrats, seized control of the Washington state Senate today when its members changed Senate rules to allow the unorthodox coalition. Read the full story
6. Most legislators split along party lines despite talk of bipartisanship
Jan. 14, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —After 36 years in state government, Stan Marshburn isn’t leaving without speaking his mind. . Read the full story
5. Corrections workers rally at the state capitol
Jan. 14, 2013 By Lucas Wiseman, The Columbian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —After 36 years in state government, Stan Marshburn isn’t leaving without speaking his mind. . Read the blog
4. WSU Vancouver advocates optimistic tuition rates will remain fairly steady
Jan. 11, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — Washington K-12 education is the Legislature’s top priority this session after the state Supreme Court last year mandated that basic education funding increase dramatically by 2018, but some wonder where that will leave higher education.. Read the blog
3. Stan Marshburn retires as governor’s budget director; Inslee names a former state Senate staff director to the post.
Jan. 10, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —After 36 years in state government, Stan Marshburn isn’t leaving without speaking his mind. . Read the blog
2. Camas legislator wants teachers to carry guns
Jan. 8, 2013 By Anna Marum, The Oregonian/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA —Pike’s proposal, one of many throughout the country following the shooting in Newtown, Conn., would allow teachers to carry concealed weapons in Washington schools after completing a voluntary mental health evaluation, as well as gun training at their own expense. Read the blog
1. Blog on an interview with Gov. Christine Gregoire’s departing budget director.
Jan. 8, 2013
By Bill McKee
TVW Capitol Record/Murrow News Service
OLYMPIA — I met today with Stan Marshburn, director of the Office of Financial Management. Marshburn is retiring after 36 years working in and around state government. Marshburn will be leaving next week, with his predecessor still yet to be named by Gov.-elect Jay Inslee.
Read the blog
