November 01, 2013

Sen. Rivers, Rep. Pike to hold town hall meeting Nov. 9 in Camas

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...
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October 11, 2013

DAILY NEWS: Time for a transportation fix

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...
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October 03, 2013

INSIDE OLYMPIA: Sens. Rivers and Tom discuss transportation and education reform, and improving the business climate

   
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October 02, 2013

COLUMBIAN: Anti-CRC legislators talk protests, lawsuits over Oregon-led bridge and light rail project

  Posted on September 30, 2013 by Stevie Mathieu State Sen. Ann Rivers condemned the state attorney general’s office over the weekend for saying an Oregon-led Columbia River Crossing project could legally move forward without approval from the Washington Legislature. Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s top assistant said earlier this month that...
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September 30, 2013

Rivers opposes any plan to build Columbia River Crossing without legislative authority

OLYMPIA… Sen. Ann Rivers is disappointed in the Washington State Attorney General Office’s support for proceeding with the multi-billion dollar Columbia River Crossing Project without any specific legislative authority. The attorney general’s opinion was expressed in a memo to the Coast Guard, which must approve any project that could affect...
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September 30, 2013

Sen. Rivers, Rep. Pike to hold 18th District town hall meetings in October, November

Sen. Ann Rivers and Rep. Liz Pike want to hear from citizens on legislative-related issues of interest and concern to the 18th District. The two lawmakers have scheduled town hall meetings for Ridgefield and Battle Ground on Oct. 5. Another town hall meeting has been set for Nov. 9 in...
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September 06, 2013

Rivers takes lead to regulate medical marijuana market

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...
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July 30, 2013

Rivers and Cleveland applaud DOR decision to review rules for non-profit fundraisers on church property

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,”...
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July 29, 2013

Ann Rivers on MCC’s vision for transportation

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.
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