On May 25, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General’s report detailing the results of an unannounced inspection of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington
On May 25, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to Fitch Ratings and DBRS Morningstar separately placing the United States’ AAA credit rating on watch, indicating the agencies could downgrade the United States’ credit rating if lawmakers fail to meet their basic obligation to raise the debt limit and avoid default in the face of Republican hostage taking
“Tacoma Arts Live and the Accelerating Creative Enterprise program are really making a difference for artists and small business owners here by giving people a voice, a space, and the support they need to succeed and grow… The work you do is helping to build a positive and inclusive community identity, promote local economic development, and give a voice to local artists.”
Senator Murray holds hearing on U.S. competitiveness, makes clear that America cannot stay ahead in the global economy unless our investments keep pace
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Evergreen Reporter shows that Washington is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.
Train conductor, Pasco mayor, first responders, and union leaders join Cantwell to call for stronger federal rail safety regulations; Railway Safety Act of 2023 includes provisions that would have likely prevented disaster in East Palestine, OH
Washington's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On May 19, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded NASA’s announcement that Blue Origin of Kent, Washington, has been selected to develop a human landing system for NASA’s Artemis V mission to the Moon.
According to the GAO, the FBI’s open domestic terrorism cases increased by 357% between 2013 and 2021 Act would establish federal offices dedicated to combating threat of domestic terrorism
On May 19, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation applauded SkyNRG’s decision to construct a major new sustainable aviation fuel production facility in the State of Washington