When the 2015 legislative session convenes in January, Sen. Ann Rivers’ list of Senate-committee assignments will climb to four: Early Learning and K-12 Education, Rules, Health Care and Transportation. “I’m so honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with such important committee assignments,” said Rivers, R-La Center. “This will put me...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am hosting town hall meetings in Camas and Ridgefield this Saturday and I would love the chance to meet you and answer any questions you may have. Please see below for all the details. This interim has been so busy that it hardly feels like...

Clark County residents are encouraged to attend one of Sen. Ann Rivers’ town-hall meetings on Saturday. “Town halls provide a great opportunity to check in with my constituents and answer questions about this past legislative session or update them on where things stand at this point,” said Rivers, R-La Center....

Local View: Public needs voice in carbon debate By Sen. Ann Rivers  |  Published: August 3, 2014, 6:00 AM There’s enough chatter at the Capitol about a pair of climate-change policies — familiar but complex proposals known as “cap-and-trade” and “low-carbon fuel standards” — that it’s time to ask: What...

Sen. Ann Rivers’ commitment to protect and grow early-learning programs in Washington has earned her a Silver Crayon Award from the Early Learning Action Alliance. “It is always an honor to be recognized for the work we do in Olympia, but I am particularly proud of this award because it...

Sen. Ann Rivers has been appointed to the newly formed joint legislative task force to oversee the maritime and manufacturing sectors in our state. “The maritime industry is particularly important to southwest Washington,” said Rivers, R-La Center. “While Christensen Yachts isn’t located in the 18th Legislative District, they represent an...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The weeks have been flying by since session ended in March and I have been busy meeting with constituents, stakeholders, businesses and civic organizations. I’ve had the opportunity to tour several businesses to get a firsthand glimpse at their operations and the role they play in...

      Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, will join Lt. Gov. Brad Owen on a week-long trade mission to Taiwan, where she plans to promote tourism opportunities for Southwest Washington. Owen’s goal of the trip will be to highlight the state’s seafood and agricultural products and sign a reciprocal...

A group of legislators from Washington and Oregon met in Vancouver Wednesday to initiate discussions on whether to seek new options for a bridge or bridges to connect the two states over the Columbia River between Clark County and Portland. The Bi-State Bridge Coalition meeting, organized by Sen. Ann Rivers,...