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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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State Receives Over $132 Million for Infrastructure Investments Through Grant Program Authorized by Cantwell

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 23, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced $132,611,221 in grant funding for nine major infrastructure projects across the State of Washington.

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Murray, Newhouse Introduce New Legislation to Protect U.s. Winegrape Growing Regions Against Wildfire Smoke Damage

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) in introducing new legislation to better protect winegrape growers in Washington, Oregon, and California—the top three states for wine production in the U.S.—against wildfire smoke damage.

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Inslee appoints Judge John Cooney to Washington Court of Appeals, Division Three

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Judge John Cooney to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division Three. He will replace Judge Laurel Siddoway who is retiring July 31.

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Cantwell Welcomes Reopening of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

Ridge closed to visitors since May 7 lodge fire; NPS announces area will reopen on June 27

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Washington to Get Nearly $133 Million in Infrastructure Investments Through Raise Grant Program Created by Murray—most Awarded to Wa State in History

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

Washington state received the most RAISE grants of any state this year

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Cantwell Celebrates Long-sought Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on Wa Apple, Chickpea, Lentil Exports as President Biden Announces Agreement With India

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

Cantwell brought issue up with Indian Prime Minister Modi during visit to India in February, sent letters last week and in January requesting end to tariffs; Cantwell led a letter with Senate leaders asking Biden to address India’s tariffs on apples; WA apple exports to India, worth $120M in 2017, had plummeted to less than $1M this season

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Making “internet for all” possible in Washington

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

President Biden’s administration announced this week that Washington will receive over $1.2 billion to expand high-speed internet networks statewide.

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Senators Murray, Casey, Kaine, and Hirono Urge Congressional Action Ahead of Child Care Funding Cliff as New Century Foundation Report Warns of Major Economic Consequences

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Senator Murray Warns of Coming Child Care Funding Cliff, Need for Action to Prevent Child Care Crisis from Worsening Further – More HERE

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Murray Leads Senate Democrats in Pushing Commonsense Bills to Protect Women’s Fundamental Freedoms; Speaks on Senate Floor About Dobbs Fallout

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Murray leads Senate Democratic women in press conference announcing floor action ahead of Dobbs anniversary — MORE HERE

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Murray, Schumer, Senate Democratic Women Hold Press Conference Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary, Announce Floor Action on Commonsense Bills to Protect Women’s Fundamental Freedomsq

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Senators will seek unanimous consent on legislation to protect the right to travel and the right to contraception, to ensure doctors can provide legal abortion care without threats, and to protect women’s online health and location data from being used against them

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Improved Broadband Connectivity Coming to Puget Sound Region Thanks to $11.7 Million Grant

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Federal grant will boost internet access for 100,000+ residents in Whidbey Island, Lummi Nation, San Juan County, Point Roberts, and Northwest Whatcom County; New infrastructure can help close the ‘homework gap’ for over 2,000 students in Blaine School District

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ACRU’s West: Washington policy on affirmative action reflects 'principle of equality of opportunity for all'

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

Washington's policy of prohibiting affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment embraces "principle of equality of opportunity for all," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Senator Murray Announces Nearly $12 Million in Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Point Roberts

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

Senator Murray Highlights How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Expand Broadband Coverage, Lower Internet Costs in Washington State – MORE HERE

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AG Ferguson defeats second attempt to block Washington’s ban on the sale of assault weapons

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

A Thurston County Superior Court judge today agreed with Attorney General Bob Ferguson and rejected an attempt to block Washington’s new law banning the sale of assault weapons.

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Rep. Newhouse votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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Murray Announces $3.2 Million Award for Wsu Project to Reduce Industrial Emissions

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. industrial sector accounts for one-third of all energy-related domestic greenhouse gas emissions and is among the most difficult to decarbonize; WSU was one of only 40 projects selected nationwide to receive funding

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Senator Murray Introduces Bipartisan Senate Resolution Honoring Juneteenth

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

The bipartisan resolution honors June 19th as National Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of the federal holiday

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Murray Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Indian Child Welfare Act

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Senator Patty Murray issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Haaland v. Brackeen upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act, a federal law enacted in 1978 to prevent Native American children from being separated from their extended families and their Tribes.

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Cantwell Statement on Scotus Decision in Haaland V. Brackeen

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the case of Haaland v. Brackeen.

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Cantwell Delivers Senate Floor Speech Honoring Late State Senator & Tribal Leader John Mccoy

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

Across decades of public service, Sen. McCoy helped develop Tulalip economic engine Quil Ceda Village, secured tribal history in WA state curriculum; Cantwell: “John led a life that will be remembered for generations”