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Domestic Violence Survivor's Caucus Speech 10/16/2009
Video: Hatfield and Takko on new tax break legislation 4/26/2009
Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, and Rep. Dean Takko, D-Longview, talk about newly passed legislation bringing tax breaks and keeping jobs in the 19th district.
Legislature’s budget will keep Naselle Youth Camp open 4/26/2009
OLYMPIA – The Naselle Youth Camp, targeted for closure months ago as one of many proposed state budget cuts, is alive and well in the final budget passed late Saturday by the Legislature.
Though the camp is subject to the same cost-trimming directives as other state agencies and institutions across the state, its preservation in the budget was a major victory for Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, and Democratic Reps. Dean Takko, D-Longviewand Brian Blake, D-Cosmopolis, who argued the camp’s cause throughout the legislative session. Hatfield, in fact, made the camp his number-one priority throughout session.
Legislature passes Hatfield bill to aid local dredge efforts 4/22/2009
OLYMPIA – Local rivers and streams will be restored and less vulnerable to flooding, thanks to legislation on its way to Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Senate Bill 6070, sponsored by Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, will reinstate an exemption to fees relating to disposal of dredged materials from rivers.
Legislature stands behind Radar Ridge energy development 4/16/2009
OLYMPIA – Unanimous votes in both the Senate and House of Representatives to pass Senate Joint Memorial 8001 signal bipartisan support for the development of a Wind Farm at Radar Ridge near Naselle.
“We know that ending our dependence on foreign oil is only going to happen if we develop energy at home,” said Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, who sponsored the legislation. “Getting the project at Radar Ridge up and running will be a step in the right direction.”
Video: Sen. Hatfield on his support for green energy in Western Washington 4/16/2009
Video: Beef Day with Sen. Hatfield 4/14/2009
Video: Hatfield on the legislative session 4/9/2009
Hatfield secures funding for Naselle Youth Camp in Senate budget 3/30/2009
OLYMPIA – In a move to save additional dollars in the biggest budget crunch in Washington’s history, Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, announced that the Naselle Youth Camp would remain funded under the Senate budget proposal released today.
“Naselle Youth Camp plays a crucial role in rehabilitating these kids in a cost efficient way. The camp is the best place for them and putting them into the traditional justice system would have devastating effects,” Hatfield said. “Any savings from closing NYC would have come at a cost the 19th district could not afford”
Senate passes Hatfield dredging bill 3/11/2009
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 6070 sponsored by Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, which will reinstate an exemption to fees relating to disposal of dredged materials from rivers. The bill passed 46-2.
“This is about helping local government deal with a huge problem with ash and silt” said Hatfield. “Reinstating this exemption will help the process of removing the sediment that is causing navigation problems, flooding, and even harming smelt runs.”