Thursday, June 30, 2016

OLYMPIC DIGEST REPORT

News from our Congressional delegation to Washington DC:

Bera, Simpson, Kilmer, Reichert, Schrader Lead 54 Representatives Calling for Wildfires to be Treated Like Natural Disasters---press release issued 6.29.16


Cantwell Secures Provision to Address Significant Gap in Computer Science Education
Provision would improve models for teaching and learning computer science in K-12 classrooms---press release issued 6.29.16

Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
Cantwell: Ruling “is a decisive victory for women’s health and constitutional rights”---press release issued 6. 27.16

ZIKA: Murray Urges Republicans to Stop Pandering to Tea Party, Work With Democrats to Protect Women and Families From Virus---press release issued 6.24.16

Sen. Murray: Supreme Court Ruling in Whole Woman’s Health A “True Victory”----press release issued 6.27.16

News from Olympia:

Inslee honors 22 state government managers for excellence in leadership---press release issued 6.29.16

Inslee and Japan Ambassador sign agreement to strengthen trade ties and increase cooperation---press release issued 6. 28. 16

Inslee statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on Plan B case---press release issued 6. 28. 16

Inslee statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold women's reproductive rights---press release issued 6.27.16

AG: AG SUBPOENAS ENFORCED BY COURT IN TIM EYMAN PROBE

DOE: New permits strengthen protection of Spokane River Three draft water quality permits ready for public review

DOE: Old landfill, sawmill near Anacortes focus of cleanup

ESD: New labor market tools and information available on ESD.WA.GOV

WDFW: Hanford Reach to open for sockeye fishing

DOH: Medical marijuana database may not be operational by July 1

WSDOT: WSDOT publishes 20-year framework for statewide public transportation

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop July 6 in Seattle

In other state headline news...

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Billionaire donates $1M for homeless housing in Seattle

EVERETT HERALD: Tim Eyman ordered to surrender tax records to investigators

CROSS CUT SEATTLE: UW prof speaks of her own homeless experience

SEATTLE PI: Amazon 'Prime Day' sales gimmick is back this July

SEATTLE TIMES: After uproar from residents, King County drops plan for septic-system fee

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Today's video clip, part 2 of the county worksession regarding the lawsuit settlement.

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