Steve in Olympia

Welcome to my website!

While the next election is not until 2010, I am updating this site so that you can see what I have been working on in the State Senate. My first sessions in 2007 and 2008 were both busy and challenging, but with the current tough economy, 2009 will be even more so.

I hope you'll also stop by my  legislative blog, as well as my Senate website, where you can always see what I'm doing in Olympia. It's a tremendous privilege to represent you in the State Senate, and I always welcome your comments and ideas.

Steve

What's New for 2009?

• "Military transfers made easier on families" Washington (DC) Times, May 21, 2009
• "Gregoire vetoes local-only public art requirement" Seattle Times, May 19, 2009.
• "Buy local produce, not art" Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 19, 2009.
• "Some common sense in the debate over public art" Seattle Times, May 13, 2009.
• "State's military kids should have easier time in new schools" Tacoma News-Tribune, FOB Tacoma blog, May 7, 2009.
• "Legislature says no cash for out-of-state artists" Seattle Times, April 28, 2009.
• "Lawmakers say record budget deficits made them cautious" Everett Herald, April 27, 2009.
• "Washington lawmakers working toward adjournment" Oregonian, April 26, 2009.
• "Snohomish River Bridge gets green light" Snohomish Times, April 24, 2009.
• "Will WA State Be First to Use First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for Down Payment Assistance?" Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Real Estate Professionals blog, April 20, 2009.
• "A Bid to Spur Home Sales" Everett Herald, April 18, 2009.
• "A Plan to Get Things Moving" Everett Herald, April 15, 2009.
• "Sewer District Breaks Ground on New Plant" Lake Stevens Journal, March 25, 2009.
• "Senate passes domestic partners bill " Everett Herald, March 10, 2009.
• "Bills would ease unfunded mandates on schools" Everett Herald, February 20, 2009.
• "Capitol Dispatch: WASL keeps lawmakers well-schooled in frustration" Longview Daily News, February 8, 2009.
• "School mandate reform proposals cut P.E., save junk food" Everett Herald, February 5, 2009.
• "Factions in Everett and Marysville competing for UW branch no closer to consensus" Everett Herald, February 5, 2009.
• "Reed wants to see online voting" Tacoma News-Tribune, February 2, 2009.
• " Supporters of education compact find allies in Olympia" Tacoma News-Tribune, January 21, 2009.
• "Hope joins Hobbs to save money" Snohomish Times, January 16, 2009.
• "Sen. Hobbs wants to suspend a 'sacred cow,' a program that earmarks money for public art on many state building projects"  Tacoma News-Tribune, January 16, 2009.
• Steve named 2008 Legislator of the Year by the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, January 15, 2009.

What's New for 2008?

• "Could Snohomish County fund its own college?" Everett Herald, December 27, 2008.
• "State closer to military children pact" Tacoma News Tribune, November 18, 2008.
• "Bill increases time off for Reservists, gives military spouses unpaid leave" 446th Airlift Wing News, June 9, 2008.
• "Hobbs Named Business Champ" Mill Creek Enterprise, May 15,2008.
• "Mill Creek sneaks one past DOT: SR 527 signal change a temporary fix for gridlock on 164th" Mill Creek Enterprise, April 4, 2008.
• New State Law: More Time Together for Military Families (Video) KIRO-TV, Seattle, March 20, 2008.
• "This is Why We Must Elect More Veterans to Office" vetvoice.com, March 20, 2008.
• "Military Students Could Have Transitions Smoothed by Bill" Kitsap Sun, February 27, 2008.
• "Sen. Hobbs' bill calls for 15-day leave for military spouses" Everett Herald, February 25, 2008.
• "Lawmakers consider help for active military and veterans" Tacoma News-Tribune  and the Olympian, February 20, 2008.
• "Workforce Training Gets a Boost" Seattle Times, January 30, 2008. The Sno-Isle Training Center is getting a $26 million renovation and expansion as part of a renewed commitment by the state to workforce training.
• "City's legislative agenda focuses on growth" Mill Creek Enterprise, January 11, 2008. 
• "Whose Money is It, Anyway?" Everett Herald, November 25, 2007. Steve proposes a one-time refund of state surplus funds to taxpayers.
• Steve has been chosen as the new Assistant Majority Whip of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
• Steve introduces Senate Bill 6192 to equalize reimbursement rates for Snohomish County supported living providers with those in King County.

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