Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Gov. Christine Gregoire toured Dimmitt Middle School Tuesday to promote the state's qualifications for $100 to $200 million in federal grant money.
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
The Seattle City Council has passed by unanimous vote a resolution urging voters to vote "approve" on Referendum 71 . The entire resolution is below the fold, but here's the statement of resolution: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT: Section 1. The City of Seattle urges Seattle voters to vote "approved" on Referendum...
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA), life science leaders and experts, and Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire join forces to mark the industry’s progress, discuss critical issues facing the Life Science sector and set future goals. Governor Christine Gregoire will address the Life Science industry and special guest Debora Lappin,...
Shakespeare's Sister (Free subscription) | 08/21/2009
by Shaker BGK Starbuck Howdy, Shakers! This is Starbuck filling in for Dad-Dad. Things are a bit stressful around Chez BGK and I hope a brief update from will be acceptable. You see, Dad-Dad's a wee touch on edge of late. I think it has something to do with something he calls, "Asshat Morality Judgment Conservative Wankers." He's been trying to write a guest post for Shakesville on the recent...
PREGNANCYWEEKLY'S BLOG (Free subscription) | 07/24/2009
That’s the debate currently raging as Washington prepares to join a host of other states this weekend when breast-feeding in public places becomes a civil right. That means moms can’t be embarrassed by being asked to leave or cover up in public parks, movie theaters or other public places. On April 22, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law a breast-feeding civil-rights bill that amends...
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Americans will still be able to choose their doctors under the health care changes he is seeking. The president met Wednesday at the White House with five governors to discuss their views on revamping the nation's health care system. Obama said they all agreed that priorities include controlling costs, assuring the choice of doctors and providing high-quality...
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
President Barack Obama continues to tackle health care issues today. He'll meet with a bipartisan group of governors who co-hosted regional forums on health reform earlier this year. They include Democrats Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and Christine Gregoire of Washington, and Republicans Jim Douglas of Vermont and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
President Barack Obama continues to tackle health care issues today. He'll meet with a bipartisan group of governors who co-hosted regional forums on health reform earlier this year. They include Democrats Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and Christine Gregoire of Washington, and Republicans Jim Douglas of Vermont and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
President Barack Obama continues to tackle health care issues today. He'll meet with a bipartisan group of governors who co-hosted regional forums on health reform earlier this year. They include Democrats Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and Christine Gregoire of Washington, and Republicans Jim Douglas of Vermont and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.
Library Advocate (Free subscription) | 05/28/2009
Education reform is a series of battles. Some are won, some are lost, and some take a long time to make a difference. Defining teacher librarians as a core component of basic education is battle won. So is a set of school library standards (California now has the go-ahead to work on library standards). The economy is taking its toll on education reform and other battles. For example, this just arrived...
Oregon Business Litigation (Free subscription) | 05/02/2009
On April 23, 2009, SB 5688, an expanded version of the original State Registered Domestic Partnership (SRDP) Act. was delivered to Governor Christine Gregoire, who is expected to sign it into law. The new law expands on previous domestic partnership...
Slog (Free subscription) | 04/22/2009
Governor Christine Gregoire this morning signed the anti-hate-crime bill that passed earlier this month. Under state law, a person is guilty of malicious harassment for hurting or threatening someone for their race, color, religion, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation. This bill sponsored by state Senator Joe McDermott (D-34)—standing to the left of the governor in the photo—adds...
Joe. My. God. (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
"Democrats in the Washington State Senate have passed a bill to award every single right of marriage to homosexuals. Democrat Governor Christine Gregoire says she will sign it if it reaches her desk. “I don't think they have the right to redefine marriage for all of us,” said Sen. Janea Holmquist, a Republican from Moses Lake. The Washington bill copies the core of California’s...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 03/12/2009
As the Washington Legislature struggles with the idea of a tax increase to balance the state's hideous budget, Gov. Christine Gregoire is the one holding the line. Her stance doesn't make her popular, or even fully involved in the current topic du jour, but it is the right course for a state in very dicey economic straits.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Rogers Weed, who held several positions at Microsoft, including corporate vice president of Windows product management, will be director of the proposed Washington Department of Commerce, Gov. Christine Gregoire announced today . Continue reading...
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