Legislators are dragging their heels on two bills that will help rebuild Washington’s middle class and save tax dollars. What gives? Two top Democrats, chairs of the House Finance and House AppropriationsCommittees, are refusing to schedule votes on the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (HB 1457) and Paid Sick Days (HB 1313) bills in front of their respective …
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Feb 25
What will happen to Washington state if the sequester happens?
The White House has released reports on what will happen to the states if the sequester happens. If sequestration were to take effect, some examples of the impacts on Washington this year alone are: ¾ Teachers and Schools: Washington will lose approximately $11,606,000 in funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 160 teacher and aide …
Feb 19
Support of SB 5731
Barbara Crider was kind enough to share a letter that she sent to Bob Hasegawa about SB 5731. The purpose of this bill is “Allowing beer and/or wine specialty shop licensees to sell craft distillery products.” The text of the bill can be found here: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5731.pdf If you have an opinion on this issue, contact …
Feb 05
Martha Koester testified in front of the WA State Health Care Wellness Committee
Martha Koester, a former Chair of the 11th LD, testified in front of the WA State Health Care Wellness Committee on February 1st, 2013. The WA State Health Care Wellness Committee, with all 9 Democrat and 3 of 8 Republican Representatives attending, listened to public testimony concerning House Bill 1085. The SB 5224 is the …
Jan 22
The 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the freedom and privacy
From NARAL Washington: Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the freedom and privacy it guaranteed women to make reproductive health decisions for themselves and their families. But 40 years haven’t stopped anti-choice zealots from trying to call the shots on women’s health. In fact, they are in Olympia right now …
Jan 17
Meet our new executive team!
On 1/15/2013, the 11th LD Democrats just had its reorganization election. The following people are your new leaders: Holly Krejci, Chair Robert Kangas, Vice Chair & Webmaster Jerri Wood, Secretary Rick Polintan, Treasurer Marvin Rosete, WSDCC Male Representative Kate Kruller, WSDCC Female Representative Kathy Nyland, KCDCC Female Representative Michael Neher, KCDCC Male Representative Irene Simpson, …
Jan 17
Senior Lobby Day – February 21st
Senior Lobby Day, February 21st Commercial bus – with bathroom- donated by IAM Lunch provided $15 per person Contact Robin G. for more information and to reserve a space. (206) 762-3848 rjguevarra@comcast.net
Jan 09
Seattle and King County Launch Gun Buyback Program.
Collectively touting it as “one tool in the toolbox” against gun violence, a collection of Seattle mayors past and present along with King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Police Deputy Chief Nick Metz, Dr. David Fleming of Public Health Seattle & King County, Renee Hopkins of the Seattle Police Foundation and Reverend Aaron Williams of …
Jan 03
Candidate Meet & Greet reminder: Thursday 1/3/2012
The 11th LD will be hosting a candidate forum / meet and greet on Thursday, January 3rd at 7pm. We encourage our elected PCOs to attend to get to know people the people who are running for leadership spots for the 11th LD Democrats organization. This meeting is open to all members, but only elected …
Dec 18
Governor Gregoire’s proposed budget
http://www.ofm.wa.gov/budget13/highlights/default.asp For 2013-2015.
Dec 10
Candidate meet and greet
The 11th LD will be hosting a candidate forum / meet and greet on Thursday, January 3rd at 7pm. We encourage our elected PCOs to attend to get to know people the people who are running for leadership spots for the 11th LD Democrats organization. This meeting is open to all members, but only elected …
Dec 09
King County Democrats Reorganization 2012
KC Dems Reorg 12/08/2012, a set on Flickr. These photos were taken at the King County Democrats reorganization meeting on 12/08/2012.
Dec 04
Fiscal Cliff: Losing in the court of public opinion
With congressional Republicans and President Obama nowhere near one another when it comes to the ongoing fiscal talks, the likelihood of failure at the end of the month is quite high. Who would the American mainstream hold responsible for the mess? According a newWashington Post-Pew Research Center poll, it’s not a close call. More on Rachel …
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