Thursday, June 2, 2016

OLYMPIC DIGEST REPORT

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:

At Opening of Innovative Point Defiance Stormwater Facility, Kilmer and Heck Announce New Bills Aimed at Reducing Toxic Runoff into Puget Sound---press release issued June 1

Sen. Murray Discusses Critical Need to Invest in STEM Education at Pacific Science Center; Calls for Focus on Increasing Opportunities for Women & Minorities---press release issued May 31st

Sen. Murray Applauds Senate Bill That Includes Investments to Address Long Airport Security Lines--press release issued May 16th

Sen. Murray Addresses Bipartisan Summit on Mental Health Crisis, Urges Action for Patients and Families---press release issued May 16th


Cantwell Statement on Memorial Day ---press release issued May 30th

Senators Cantwell, Booker, Schumer Introduce Bill to Help Repair and Restore Life-Saving Communications during Wildfires, other Natural Disaster and Emergencies---press release May 26th

NEWS FROM OLYMPIA: WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Inslee statement regarding announced agreement between state and tribal salmon fisheries--Press release issued on May 26th

AG cracks down on Student Aid Center over illegal fees  ---press release issued May 26th

DOE: Protecting 500 miles of shoreline in Whitman County Comments sought on six shoreline programs

DOE: Ecology releases updated rule to cap carbon pollution Opportunity for public to review and comment

DOE: Oil transportation safety rules ready for public review Public hearings on proposed rules June 3 in Vancouver

WDFW: Five areas of Puget Sound opening in June for recreational crabbing

WDFW: Salmon seasons set for Puget Sound; area waters expected to re-open to fishing soon

DOH: Snohomish Co. counselor denied credential due to charges of sexual misconduct of a child

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop June 8 in Yakima

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop June 8 in Bremerton

UTC: State fines King County excavator $15,000 for repeat violations of dig law

WSDOT: Nighttime lane closures on I-5 near Mount Vernon begin June 6

WSDOT: New southbound SR 167 lane in Auburn opening early

WSDOT: Delays, detours accompany fish-culvert project near Port Orchard beginning in June

In other state news headlines....

Judge orders Washington Medicaid to provide lifesaving hepatitis C drugs for all---THE OLYMPIAN

Is legal pot really leading to more underage use?--CROSS CUT SEATTLE

Merwin Reservoir: 500,000-plus northern pikeminnows--THE COLUMBIAN

No hand-washing, no ice: Horizon Air warned by FDA about lack of sinks on its planes--SEATTLE TIMES

After the dams: A river of junk runs through unleashed Elwha---SEATTLE TIMES


-----(NOTE PAD)-----

Video clip: Interview with DCD Director Mary Ellen Winborn.
DCD DIRECTOR
Mary Ellen Winborn, was
kind enough to grant an interview with
The Ripley Report. In the interview she
mentioned about the hearing
examiner selection, as well
as other topics.
Quote from the video interview that was recorded on Tuesday; "Getting the Marijuana ordinance approved was a big achievement during my term."  see ordinance













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