E-News Legislative Update
April 14, 2014
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s hard to believe a month has already passed since the Legislature adjourned this year’s session. Remember, I work for you year-round – not just when I am in Olympia. Please don’t hesitate to contact my office (360-786-7634) if you have any questions or concerns, or... Read More...
The Governor Vetoes Sections of the Budget
April 11, 2014
Last Friday, the governor vetoed several sections of the budget before signing his name in approval. The most notable consequence of his vetoes is that the budget is now projected to be out of balance. The major vetoes are: Transfer of Life Sciences Discovery Funds to Education Legacy Trust Account... Read More...
IN THE NEWS: Things Legislature did not do were for the best
April 06, 2014
  Things Legislature did not do were for the best By Sen. Ann Rivers | Published: April 6, 2014, 6:00 AM Since this year’s legislative session concluded March 13, exactly as scheduled, the published reviews I’ve seen tend to only focus on certain things that did not happen during our... Read More...
E-News Legislative Update
March 17, 2014
Dear Friends and Neighbors, For the first time in five years, the Legislature completed its work and adjourned on time last Thursday. We passed a strong, bipartisan supplemental operating budget that will serve our state well. Please continue reading – I include more details about the approved budget below. Unfortunately,... Read More...
Medical-marijuana market remains at risk, bill fails in final hours
March 13, 2014
In a disappointing turn of events late today, the House of Representatives failed to reach an agreement on Sen. Ann Rivers’ bipartisan medical-marijuana measure before the Legislature adjourned for the year. Rivers said the fiscal details that ultimately caused the bill’s demise weren’t enough of a reason to leave patients... Read More...
Senate approves Rivers’ patient-focused medical-marijuana bill
March 10, 2014
The Senate approved a measure Saturday that would set the necessary framework and oversight surrounding medical marijuana to establish its place in the market alongside the 2012 voter-approved law allowing the recreational use of marijuana. Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, introduced Senate Bill 5887 last year but said the measure... Read More...