Sen. Ann Rivers has been named “Legislator of the Year” by the Associated General Contractors’ Washington chapter. The recognition of Rivers’ work to encourage job creation came today during the trade association’s 2015 convention in Seattle. “This award is truly an honor,” said Rivers, R-La Center. “I see it as...

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Although I am your state senator year-round, it is only when the Legislature is in session that I may propose or support legislation to address the needs of our legislative district and state. This week my colleagues and I returned to our state’s capitol for...

The Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts has recognized Sen. Ann Rivers for her outstanding support of special purpose sewer & water districts. Rivers has been a tireless champion of the Public Works Trust Fund.  The Fund is an innovative state program that provides low cost loans to build...

Here is a breakdown of the 2013-15 state operating budget – it includes the minor adjustments made in this year’s supplemental budget.

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, and Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, have rescheduled their 18th District town hall meeting in Camas to Saturday, Nov. 23. The citizens’ meeting had previously been scheduled for Nov. 9, but the two lawmakers had to cancel after Gov. Jay Inslee called the Legislature into special...

Due to the Legislature going into a special session Thursday (tomorrow), Sen. Ann Rivers and Rep. Liz Pike are cancelling a town hall meeting, which was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Camas Public Library. Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday he is calling lawmakers back to Olympia to pass...

Sen. Ann Rivers and Rep. Liz Pike are inviting citizens to attend a town hall meeting Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9, in Camas to discuss legislative-related issues of interest and concern to the 18th District. “Representative Pike and I have always felt it’s important to know what’s in the hearts and...

Commentary by State Sens. John Braun and Ann Rivers   Washington’s transportation system is in major need of a fix. Cowlitz County/Southwest Washington taxpayers depend on the state to maintain functioning highways they can use for commuting and shipping their products. Without good roads, the local economy would grind to...