Posts Tagged ‘Olympia’
‘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,…
Read More2019 Legislature Budget Wrap, 12th District Impacts with Sen. Brad Hawkins
This year’s legislative session came down to the wire. And not without its fair share of political bickering from both sides of the aisle. Marcus Bellissimo reports. And 12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joined Dan Langager today on the KOHO Morning Show, as he has every Tuesday during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today…
Read MoreLegislature Wraps On Time With Budget Increase, Local Capital Projects
The State Legislature adjourned its 105-day legislative session 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 to mental health, as well as a clean energy measure that was a centerpiece of Inslee’s legislative agenda. The budget passed the…
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Final Budget Negotiations
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they discuss budget talks with majority Democrats and whether the session ends on Sunday.
Read More2019 Legislature: How Much Should The State Help With Local Elections?
With the legislative session coming to a close, several groups are making a last ditch effort to get funding for a couple of bills. One of them would affect registered voters and taxpayers during elections throughout the state. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: Gov. Signs Sen. Hawkins’ Hydrogen Fuel Bill, Hydropower Tax Break Still Alive
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about his hydrogen fuel bill signed by the Governor last week and the latest with a proposal to give PUDs and their hydropower projects the same tax breaks as other…
Read MoreGovernor Signs Rep. Keith Goehner’s Legislation Related to Foreclosure Proceedings
A bill authored by Rep. Keith Goehner, a Republican from Dryden, will officially make any property sold by a county treasurer in a tax lien foreclosure sale to be sold “as is.” It was signed into law Wednesday, April 17, by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bill 1634 will expand the language in state law to ensure anyone…
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Budgets, Deadlines, Education Levies
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about crunch time for many bills and budgets in the Legislature this week. One proposal would provide hydro-power projects similar benefits as solar and wind power and another would increase…
Read More2019 Legislature: Bill Would Expand Office of Agricultural, Seasonal Workforce Services
A bill aimed at agricultural workers was discussed in the Washington House of Representatives. Sponsors say it would create an office to oversee guest workers in the state. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Fossil Fuel Bill, Potential ‘Overtime’
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they talk energy and budgets.
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on DNR Forest Health Budget Request, Senate Operating Budget
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks revenue and budgets. State Commissioner of Hilary Franz unveiled a $62.5 million plan to hire more firefighters, purchase two new helicopters and conduct more fire preventative initiatives. Hawkins said he…
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