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Term ends January 2009

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WASL and academic standards (3/3/08) Support network for kids (2/25/08) Session Overview (1/21/08) Climate change  (1/28/08)

Kitsap Caucus secures funding for higher education on peninsula

OLYMPIA — The 2008 Conference Committee Operating Budget, expected to be passed by the Legislature on Thursday, includes $212,000 for the Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop a program and operating plan for a university center in the Kitsap County area that will expand higher education opportunities for residents of the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas. more>>>

Green jobs bill clears the Senate, heads for governor’s desk

OLYMPIA — The Green Jobs Act (House Bill 2815) passed the Senate today, 29-19. This was a requested bill from Gov. Christine Gregoire’s which sets a target of creating 25,000 green-collar jobs by 2020.more>>>

1:04 wrap with Sen. Phil Rockefeller of Kitsap County on passenger-only ferries between Kingston and Seattle.  Mark Allen reports from Olympia. Full script (in Word Format)

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Kitsap senators secure funding for higher education, mental health and newborn babies

OLYMPIA — The proposed 2008 Operating and Capital Budgets passed this week by the Senate include funding for expanding higher education and mental health services in Kitsap county. more>>>

Senate work session on global oil and alternative energy strategies for the transportation sector

OLYMPIA — The Senate Water Energy & Telecommunications Committee (WET Committee) announces a work session on global oil and alternative energy strategies for the transportation sector. more>>>

1:27 wrap with Sen. Phil Rockefeller of Kitsap County on planning for climate change. Mark Allen reports from Olympia. Full script (in Word Format)

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Senate passes multiple environmental bills

OLYMPIA — The Senate passed multiple pieces of legislation to promote planning and coordination among different organizations to address environmental issues. “We are already seeing significant changes from climate change and the projections are that the changes will intensify,” said Sen. Phil Rockefeller, D-Kitsap County, prime sponsor of the bills. more>>>

Legislators Committed to Fixing Ferries Mess

There are very serious problems at Washington State Ferries and, as your legislators, it is our job to do everything we can to fix them. more>>>

President Morse honored by state Senate today

OLYMPIA – Citing her 15 years of service to Western Washington University, the Washington State Senate honored President Karen Morse today – who is set to retire this September. more>>>

Jan. 17, 2008

Kitsap County’s Harrison Medical Center financially assisted through the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority

OLYMPIA — Sen. Phil Rockefeller, D-Kitsap County, expressed appreciation to the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority for assisting Harrison Medical Center in securing financing for needed health care facilities. more>>>

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