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    Only winners get to vote on campaign finance reform. The losers have gone back home. The winners are the ones who profited from the current system...
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    Fundraiser For Royce Pollard

    You Are Invited ! Thursday, July 2nd 5:30 to 7:00 pm 604 Umatilla Way In America’s Vancouver

    Elson and Jan Strahan will be hosting a fundraising gathering at their home on behalf of Mayor Royce Pollard. They are joined by the following co-sponsors:

    Lt. Governor Brad Owen Senator Craig Pridemore Val Ogden Ed and Dollie Lynch Mark Matthias

    Through his many years of service [...]



    Pridemore Proposes to Protect Proletariat from Predators

    There’s a real problem these days with predatory lending practices, and one local legislator, Senator Craig Pridemore, has sponsored a bill to address the issue.

    I received an alert from FUSE which encourages folks to contact their legislators and convey this message:

    Right now, Washington families are struggling to cope with the economic downturn, increased gas prices, and mortgage meltdown. At a time [...]



    Let the Spirit (Lake) Move You To Take Action

    Mt. St. Helens and Spirit Lake

    I often marvel at the fragile beauty of our nearby volcanic monument.  I hope you do, too.  I received this today from my friend Susan Saul, an activist with the Washington Trails Association.  Please take a minute to read it and be an advocate to protect this special place.

    State Representatives Ed Orcutt and Brian Blake have [...]



    Road Trip to Olympia to Save the Planet

    Since Missy has been very busy blogging on all things national and Obama-related, I thought I’d spend a minute on a state thing.

    Environmental Lobby Day

    Here’s the scoop on this year’s 2009 Environmental Priorities Lobby Day. It’s always a good time. You should go. I usually do. And I will go again this year. Because [...]



    Moeller Speech Accepting Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore

    From Rep. Jim Moeller:

    The House of Representatives nominates and elects a Speaker, a Speaker Pro Tempore, and a Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore. I was proud this week to be re-elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore. If you have the time, I would like to invite you to listen to my acceptance speech. I believe that my words convey my approach to being a legislator, [...]



    WA Voters, VOTE NOW

    If you have already mailed your ballot, thank you for voting.

    Primary ballots MUST be postmarked by this Tuesday, August 19. Please vote.

    Couple of articles about what is happening locally and around the state:

    Primary gets new feel with ‘top two’

    WA: What changes top 2 have wrought, pt 1



    WA State Top Two Primary Election

    What is the purpose of the August primary?

    In the August primary, voters select the candidates who will run for office in the general election.

    What is a Top Two Primary?

    • In each race, the two candidates with the most votes will advance to the General Election. It is possible that both candidates who advance to the General Election prefer the same party. [...]

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