Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, the Senates lead budget writer, said, The importance of this bill cant be understated. Were getting the money out right now rather than waiting until May.
Democratic Sen. Christine Rolfes defended the action, saying that while the move may be unprecedented, it's in response to what they have heard from homeowners who saw their tax bills go up as part of last year's education plan.
Date: Mar 08, 2018
Category: U.S.
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Within minutes of each other, state Senate and House agree to shield many of their records from the public
Since the Legislature is a more politically focused branch of government than state agencies and offices like that of the governor, said Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, lawmakers need more protection.
Meanwhile, Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, criticized another facet of the $1 billion taking $321 million earmarked to teacher cost-of-living salary increases under Initiative 732, and rerouting that money to the 2013-2015 McCleary projects. "More than $300 million in education
Date: Apr 06, 2013
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Kitsap legislator in familiar role in introducing King honors
"The King holiday is properly a national day of thanksgiving," Hansen said from Olympia, where he serves in the state House. He was appointed to the post in September to replace Christine Rolfes, also a Bainbridge Island Democrat, who moved on to the state Senate.