Blogworthy, April 23, 2007 (Legislative round-up edition)
As Andrew notes below, the Legislature has adjourned, so here are links to some articles from various outlets about the session and the issues addressed.
No gun control, no way, no how. Apparently even a modest measure like closing the gun-show loophole will not happen in the foreseeable future in Washington state.
A line-item veto by any other name. The AP reports (via The Olympian) that Gov. Chris Gregoire may sign all or only part of the bill that delays WASL requirements until 2013.
The Evergreen state leads the way. A harmful fire retardant may be banned in other states, thanks in part to Washington's action to ban it. (From the AP via The Seattle Times.)
When I'm 64. Brad Shannon at The Olympian sums up the domestic partnerships legislation and its likely impact. Interestingly, unmarried seniors over the age of 62 can also now enjoy such things as helping partners with end-of-life issues.
That's what I want. The Columbian lists the projects in Clark County that will be funded by the budget, including over $27 million for Clark College construction and over $24 million for WSU-Vancouver construction. So while Clark County Republican legislators complain about the budget, the young people of Clark County can look forward to the economic security that an education can provide.
It's simple, really. Austin Jenkins at Crosscut predicts the next test for Democrats is getting voters to pass the simple majority for school funding measures. (It's at the end of his fine round-up article.) The constitutional amendment will be on the ballot this fall.
Our House. In case you missed it, you might want to check out David Postman's Saturday post concering frustrations Senate Democrats have with Democrats in the House.
No gun control, no way, no how. Apparently even a modest measure like closing the gun-show loophole will not happen in the foreseeable future in Washington state.
A line-item veto by any other name. The AP reports (via The Olympian) that Gov. Chris Gregoire may sign all or only part of the bill that delays WASL requirements until 2013.
The Evergreen state leads the way. A harmful fire retardant may be banned in other states, thanks in part to Washington's action to ban it. (From the AP via The Seattle Times.)
When I'm 64. Brad Shannon at The Olympian sums up the domestic partnerships legislation and its likely impact. Interestingly, unmarried seniors over the age of 62 can also now enjoy such things as helping partners with end-of-life issues.
That's what I want. The Columbian lists the projects in Clark County that will be funded by the budget, including over $27 million for Clark College construction and over $24 million for WSU-Vancouver construction. So while Clark County Republican legislators complain about the budget, the young people of Clark County can look forward to the economic security that an education can provide.
It's simple, really. Austin Jenkins at Crosscut predicts the next test for Democrats is getting voters to pass the simple majority for school funding measures. (It's at the end of his fine round-up article.) The constitutional amendment will be on the ballot this fall.
Our House. In case you missed it, you might want to check out David Postman's Saturday post concering frustrations Senate Democrats have with Democrats in the House.
