Posts Tagged ‘Legislative Session’
Numerous Local Leaders to Testify for Workforce Housing Bill
12th District state Senator Brad Hawkins talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the numerous local leaders who will be testifying on behalf of his workforce housing legislation.
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Wash. Climate Advocates Call For Ambitious 2020 Session
The effects of climate change continue to bear down on Washington state. Climate advocates say lawmakers need to act fast to reduce the state’s carbon emissions. KOHO’s Ken Johannessen has more.
Read More‘Dynamic, Challenging Year’ For Business Community, Chamber Director Says
Shiloh Burgess is the Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and joins KOHO’s Dan Langager to recap the year for the local business community and look ahead towards next. Burgess said the local retail sector lost jobs in 2019 and with the minimum wage going up to $13.50 starting Jan. 1, 2020,…
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‘Feel Good Legislation’ Looking For Your Support
As we near the 2020 legislative session, one piece of legislation pays tribute to a Washington icon as well as providing scholarships to students. Marcus Bellissimo reports. You can sign the petition at the Wash. Apple Commission’s website.
Read More‘It’s Busy’ Preparing For Legislative Session, Sen. Hawkins Says
With the 2020 legislative session under a month away in Olympia, preparations are underway by lawmakers and their staff. 12th District State Senator Brad Hawkins, a Republican from East Wenatchee, swings by the KOHO studio to talk about the bills he has pre-filed and issues likely to be prioritized by lawmakers during the 60-day session.
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‘Washington Apples’ License Plate Proposed With Support of Sen. Hawkins
Washington State has more than 50 specialty license plates supporting everything from square dancing to lighthouse. What’s been missing is a specialty plate dedicated to our states largest and most recognized agricultural crop, apples. Marcus Bellissimo reports they’re asking citizens to sign an electronic petition.
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State Tax Credit Could Help Wash. Working Families ‘Pay the Bills’
The push is starting for 2020 legislation to provide tax breaks to working families in Washington state. It would mean an average tax credit of about $350 and affect an estimated 967,000 households. Eric Tegethoff has more.
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Gov. Inslee Signs Nation’s ‘Strongest’ Clean-Energy Bill Today
This year’s legislative session wrapped April 28 in Olympia, with state lawmakers committing to a 100 percent carbon-free electricity grid by 2045. Governor Inslee is signing the measure into law today, as Eric Tegethoff reports.
Read MoreRep. Goehner Recaps His First Legislative Session, Local Impacts
The State Legislature adjourned its 105-day legislative session Sunday after sending Gov. Jay Inslee a new two-year state budget and several revenue bills that pay for increased funding to programs ranging from special education and mental health to clean energy. 12th District State Representative Keith Goehner joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show today,…
Read MoreNew State Capital Budget Includes $63 Million For NCW Projects
Projects ranging from minor to major can now get underway or be completed, as this year’s legislative session in Olympia has wrapped. The 12th District received $63 million in funding from the capital budget, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Update
Shiloh Burgess, Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about Apple Blossom Festival, Careers After School and potential local impacts to the business community following this year’s legislative session.
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