February 27, 2015

OPINION by Rep. Brad Hawkins: A Legislator’s Response to the Carlton Complex Fire

By Rep. Brad Hawkins After the devastating Carlton Complex Fire that deeply affected the communities and economy of the Methow Valley, our Legislature is taking action to respond to our natural disaster, including providing funding and changing policies as needed. As your state representative, I am working to turn over...
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February 27, 2015

02-27-15: 12th District lawmakers give legislative update on KOHO Radio (audio)

KOHO Radio's Dan Longager talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins about current issues in the 2015 Legislature, including: a proposal to increase the minimum wage; police body cameras; and legislative deadlines to pass bills.
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February 27, 2015

02-27-15: 12th District lawmakers discuss busy time in Legislature with KOZI Radio (audio)

KOZI Radio's Jay Witherbee talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins about current issues in the 2015 legislative session, including floor voting on bills passed from their respective committees, delays in formulating an operating budget, a survey on tourism marketing and medical marijuana regulations.
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February 27, 2015

02-27-15: 12th District lawmakers talk current issues on KPQ Radio (audio)

On the KPQ Legislative Hotline with Steve Hair, 12th District Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins talk about their frustrations with the Washington Health Exchange, which has double-charged customers. They also discuss some 90 bills awaiting hearings in the House Appropriations Committee, impending deadlines for...
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February 26, 2015

Rep. Hawkins’ Update from Olympia: Feb. 26, 2015

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Sometimes legislators struggle with the intricacies of what a bill would do, the consequences of the bill, and whether the pros outweigh the cons. Not every bill and every vote is a clear-cut “yes” or “no” for any legislator. I’ve recently come across such a bill. House...
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February 20, 2015

02-20-15: 12th District lawmakers give legislative update on KPQ Radio (audio)

On this KPQ Legislative Hotline, Steve Hair talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette and Reps. Brad Hawkins and Cary Condotta about issues in the Legislature, including the supplemental budget, elimination of statewide assessments as a requirement of high school graduation, and revisions to the medical marijuana law.
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February 20, 2015

OPINION by Rep. Brad Hawkins: Legislative Session Update – February

Legislative Session Update – February By Rep. Brad Hawkins Greetings from Olympia! We are into the second month of the 105-day session here at the Capitol, and committees are busy holding public hearings on bills. Some of those bills will make it to the House floor for a vote by...
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February 20, 2015

02-20-15: 12th District lawmakers talk issues on KOHO Radio (audio)

Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins talk with KOHO Radio's Clint Strand about several issues in the 2015 legislative session, including: a transportation revenue package and highway funding for North Central Washington; mandatory vaccinations versus personal choice; and how lawmakers may have to handle an...
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February 20, 2015

02-20-15: 12th District legislators talk about session on KOZI Radio, Chelan (audio)

KOZI's Jay Witherbee talks with Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, Rep. Cary Condotta and Rep. Brad Hawkins about current issues in the 2015 legislative session, including deadlines for legislation, work in the budget committees, the West Coast port labor dispute, and speculation of whether the session will be finished within 105...
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