Thursday, July 14, 2016

OLYMPIC DIGEST

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:


Murray, Cantwell Applaud New Railroad Oil Spill Response Rules from Department of Transportation


 Cantwell Ensures a Smooth Landing for Spokane Travelers

Cantwell, Grassley, Twelve Fellow Senators Introduce Biodiesel Tax Credit Reform, Extension Act

FAA Extension Provision Doubles Airport Security in Weak Areas, Helps Prevent Brussels-Type Attacks

Cantwell, Murray Urge Leaders to Protect Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in Defense Bill



Murray Amendment to Make Air Travel Easier for Families Heading to President’s Desk

Murray Urges House Republicans to Set Aside Partisan Politics on Critical Bill for Women and Families

Kilmer: “Clean up Your Mess”

Kilmer, Herrera Beutler Advance Effort to Address Severe National Shortage of Psychiatric Beds for Mental Health Patients


NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:


Op-ed by Gov. Inslee: Why Washington leads states in personal income

Inslee and 45 other governors sign Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction

Inslee announces three Washington schools named National Fitness Champions

Inslee statement on Puget Sound Energy’s agreement with Sierra Club regarding Colstrip

DOE: New siphons deliver needed water to Odessa farmers Event marks 10-year milestone for Columbia River water program

DOE: Ecology seeks reimbursement for oil spill response in Winlock Runoff from 2015 warehouse fire polluted creek, killed fish

WDFW: WDFW seeks comments on protective status of 5 wildlife species

DNR: Fire danger rating drops in Spokane County

SEC. OF STATE: WA Primary election gets under way soon

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop July 21 in Bellevue

UTC: Cascade Natural Gas facing possible $4M penalty for pipeline safety violations

IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Feds ask railroads to plan for worst-case oil spills

THE OLYMPIAN: Some local delegates still hope to ‘Dump Trump’ at Republican convention

THE OLYMPIAN: Some Bernie Sanders supporters not swayed by his endorsement of Hillary Clinton

THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW: County prosecutor announces tougher approach to DUI sentences

SEATTLE PI: A big Northwest clean air victory: 2 old coal plants will be phased out


*****NOTE PAD*****

Today's video clip is part 1 of the airport grants discussions during the Port meeting on Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ugpbbu670  (pt1)
See Port's press release: Airport Funds Transfer Benefits Airport


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