Senator Carrell discusses his work with the Joint Task Force on Offender Programs, Sentencing and Supervision, and the report made to the Committee on Human Services and Corrections. (December 7, 2006)
We will be tackling some big things this year, from setting a two-year state budget to caring for those in need. Here are some of the things I think will be most important this session. (November 30, 2006)
The teachers and state employees who have served state interests over the last few decades deserve and demand a solvent pension system. (November 30, 2006)
Senator Schoesler discusses Washington State University's agriculture initiative and other agriculture issues in preparation for the upcoming 2007 Legislative session. (November 21, 2006)
A progress report on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Costs and Access, which is examining ways to improve accessibility, affordability and quality. (November 17, 2006)
Sen. Zarelli talks about the current Washington State economic forecast and makes recommendations about which budget issues need to be addressed in the 2007 session. (July 27, 2006)
Welcome to a special double-issue update for the months of August and September. Here's a link to the Blue Ribbon Commission mentioned in my podcast. (September 28, 2006)
The court upheld what was right. This is the right thing for our children, families and communities, and it is good policy to encourage marriage between a man and a woman. (July 27, 2006)
The DOMA court ruling is a win for our democratic process and the majority of Washington citizens who believe marriage is between a man and a woman. (July 26, 2006)
The Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee streamlines the permitting processes for transportation projects while achieving better environmental outcomes. (July 18, 2006)