Thursday, May 19, 2016

OLYMPIC DIGEST REPORT

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:

Sen. Murray Fights to Safeguard Civil Rights Protections in Housing--press release issued May 19th


Murray, Cantwell, Senators Call on President to Fulfill Commitment to Resettle 10,000 Syrian Refugees in America---press release issued May 18th

Sen. Murray Praises New Overtime Protections for Millions of Hardworking Americans--press release issued May 18th

Cantwell Calls for Increased TSA Funding to Help Address Long Wait Times, Ensure Security at Sea-Tac TSA funding down nearly $250 million since 2011 even though TSA screened 40.7 million more passengers over past year---press release issued May 18th

 Kilmer Amendment to Stop Policy that Lowers Compensation for Defense Workers Included in House Defense Appropriations Bill---press release issued May 17th


NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:

Inslee statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's federal standards for overtime--press release issued May17th

Inslee issues executive order to state agencies to evaluate risk management, commit to loss prevention --press release issued May 17th

DOE: Stormwater permit revisions due for Western Washington Public may comment on changes for large cities and counties

More Tacoma yards get soil replaced this summer Public meetings focus on next phase of sampling, soil replacement work

ESD: Washington continues to add jobs

WDFW: Spring chinook fishery reopens May 20-22 below Bonneville Dam

WDFW's 2016 'Citizen Awards' honor volunteers' dedication to fish and wildlife

L&I: Forklift rodeos seeking skilled competitors for regional events

DNR: DNR leads wildfire training in Yakima: National Guard, local districts, U.S. Forest Service to train with DNR 

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop May 31 in Lynnwood

UTC: Settlement agreement proposes small increase for Cascade Natural Gas  Customers invited to comment at public hearings in June

NEWS FROM STATE AND REGIONAL

Sanders’ fight now against his adopted party---EVERETT HERALD

Olympia council responds to local income tax plan with its own---THE OLYMPIAN

Preserve fishing in Puget Sound for everyone---SEATTLE TIMES

Addiction and homelessness: fixing the vicious cycle---Cross Cut Seattle

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