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NEWS: Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver

OLYMPIA… The three lawmakers serving Washington’s 18th Legislative District have scheduled a pair of town-hall meetings on Saturday, May 13 to report on the outcome of the Legislature’s just-concluded annual session.

Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, and Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, will review some of the bills that did and did not pass during the 105-day regular session, which ended April 23.

Locations and times are:

  • Battle Ground: 9-10:30 a.m., City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street
  • Vancouver: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 110 – Lecture Hall, Dengerink Administration Building, WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.

They also will listen to questions and concerns, and discuss their expectations for the “special” legislative session set to begin May 16. The overtime session will allow lawmakers to continue work toward a new state drug-possession law.

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,” said Rivers, R-La Center. “The department’s decision to examine its regulations affecting church-related fundraisers is a big step in the right direction.” Continue reading →