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Reform bills, a jobs package and an education-friendly budget pass the Washington State Senate on In the Loop – 2012, Episode 12 4/17/2012
The final days of the 2012 special session saw the Senate pass a supplemental budget by a 44-2 count while approving a capital budget projected to create over 18,000 jobs. To download In the Loop, click HERE.
Senators witness Healthcare Exchange Bill signing, Eddie the Eagle may enter Washington classrooms and SB 5991 becomes law on In the Loop – 2012, Episode 11 3/23/2012
The second week of the 2012 special session has ended with the signing of the Healthcare Exchange Bill and a bill designed to stop a Penn State style scandal from happening in Washington. To download In the Loop, click HERE.
Senate Democrats draw the line on education, seek to protect the most vulnerable and await a budget agreement on In the Loop – 2012, Episode 10 3/16/2012
The Washington Senate Democrats refuse to cut education and find that the new Republican budget targets the state's most vulnerable. Meanwhile, the Senate chamber is largely empty as members keep costs down by staying home until an agreement is reached on the budget. To download In the Loop, click HERE.
The Senate passes bills, the regular session comes to an end and Senate Democrats refuse to cut education spending on In the Loop – 2012, Episode 9 3/13/2012
Bills go to the governor, the Sine Die ceremony, a special session and the difference in Democrat and Republican budgets: R's want to cut education, D's will not. To download In the Loop, click HERE.
Senate Democrats introduce a budget, the Senate honors a fallen hero and an unknown budget is forced onto the Senate floor on In the Loop – 2012, episode 8 3/5/2012
Emotions in the Senate Chambers ranged from optimistic over the Senate Democrats budget, sadness over the death of a State Trooper and frustration over Senate Republicans proposed budget. To download In the Loop, click HERE.
Senate transportation budget announced, 520 bridge defended and 2011-13 budget prepared on In the Loop – 2012, episode 7 2/24/2012
The Senate Transportation Committee announces their 2011-13 budget and defends the 520 bridge replacement project, while Senate Democrats prepare to roll out the supplemental budget. To download In the Loop, click HERE.
The Senate floor deadline, history is made with marriage equality and long awaited financial news on In the Loop – 2012, episode 6 2/17/2012
The Senate worked up to the last minute of the 2012 floor deadline to pass bills dealing with toxic site clean-up, new drivers licenses and teacher evaluations. At the same time, the Marriage Equality Act was signed, the Reform Agenda yielded good news and the economic forecast finally gave reason for cautious optimism. To download the In the Loop podcast, click HERE.
Jobs, human trafficking and Medicaid fraud on In the Loop – 2012, episode 5 2/11/2012
Halfway through the 2012 session, the Senate Democrats introduce a three pronged approach to job growth, while the Washington State Senate approves bills targeting human trafficking, battles Medicaid fraud and welcomes a close friend from the north. To download the In the Loop podcast, click HERE.
In The Loop – 2012, Episode 4 2/3/2012
The reforms move on, the State Senate approves new congressional boundaries and Washington moves towards becoming the seventh state in the nation to recognize marriage equality making the fourth week of the 2012 session, an historic one.
In the Loop – 2012, Episode 3 1/27/2012
Marriage equality gains it's 25th supporter, the death penalty is challenged, distressed home sellers gain an ally and Senate Democrats lay out their plans for jobs and infrastructure improvement in the third week of the 2012 Legislative Session.