Rivers takes lead to regulate medical marijuana market
September 06, 2013
OLYMPIA…Marking the recent release of rules from Washington’s Liquor Control Board for the recreational marijuana market, Sen. Ann Rivers is doubling down on her commitment to pass legislation in 2014 that would regulate and license the medical cannabis industry under a separate set of rules from Initiative-502. “The passage of... Read More...
Rivers and Cleveland applaud DOR decision to review rules for non-profit fundraisers on church property
July 30, 2013
OLYMPIA… Sens. Ann Rivers and Annette Cleveland are pleased with the state Department of Revenue’s decision to review regulations that could potentially prevent churches from holding non-profit fundraisers on their property. “Non-profit religious institutions need clarity on what they can do on their properties without jeopardizing their property tax exemption,”... Read More...
Ann Rivers on MCC’s vision for transportation
July 29, 2013
Washington State’s 18th District Senator Ann Rivers, R-La Center, talks about how the Majority Coalition Caucus will be embarking on a listening tour around the state to get transportation priorities straight from the citizens. Read More...
Rivers, MCC drive the discussion on transportation reform
June 30, 2013
With the end of the 2013 regular and two special sessions now in the rear-view mirror, members of the Washington State Senate Majority Coalition Caucus have their sights set firmly on reforming the state’s transportation system. Listen to Senator Ann Rivers, R-La Center, explain why these reforms are necessary, what... Read More...
Rivers looks forward to new, better solution for Columbia River Crossing
June 29, 2013
The 2013 legislative session ended today with the passage of a new two-year capital budget. The transportation-revenue package that would have provided Washington’s share of Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project funding failed to progress in the final hours of the session. “I take neither pleasure nor joy in this eventuality,”... Read More...
Rivers supports sustainable budget with education emphasis
June 29, 2013
OLYMPIA… Sen. Ann Rivers lauded the $33.6 billion budget approved Friday by the Senate and House of Representatives. The new operating budget includes $15.2 billion in overall K-12 funding, an 11 percent increase over the previous budget.  The budget also prevents higher-education tuition increases by providing funding for Washington’s six... Read More...
Rivers supports new reform of state’s industrial-insurance monopoly
June 09, 2013
Sen. Ann Rivers today helped pass a bill that could stave off an increase in the premiums paid by Washington workers and employers for the industrial insurance commonly known as workers’ compensation. “Although our state’s economy is slowly improving employment in Washington is generally well below the pre-recession level. I’d... Read More...
Governor signs Rivers’ bill on fuel switch for publicly owned vehicles
May 22, 2013
Legislation introduced by Sen. Ann Rivers to balance air-quality concerns with the fiscal realities facing local governments completed its legislative journey Tuesday when Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5099 in a Capitol ceremony. Rivers’ bill acknowledges the challenges associated with converting fleets of publicly owned vehicles, vessels and construction... Read More...
Rivers still on guard concerning Columbia River Crossing project
May 17, 2013
Although the new transportation budget adopted by the Legislature doesn’t include nearly enough money to keep the proposed Columbia River Crossing project on schedule, Sen. Ann Rivers says she and others who oppose or question the controversial $3.5 billion bridge-replacement have reason to remain vigilant. “For CRC supporters, the fact... Read More...