Press Releases from SDCC http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease 2010-09-02T10:01:40+01:00 text/html 2010-08-04T14:49:29+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=10 "Today, equality prevailed over discrimination in California. "We know that this is not the end of the court battle over the discriminatory Proposition 8, but today's federal-level court ruling clearly stating the unconstitutionality of denying gay and lesbian couples the right to marry is an historic milestone for the marriage text/html 2010-07-02T10:37:02+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=9 "Today's decision by the World Trade Organization in favor of the United States' complaint against the European subsidy of Airbus is not just good news for Boeing or for Washington, it's good news for the country and for American companies competing in the world economy. "It's no secret that Boeing text/html 2010-06-24T16:03:48+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=8 "Today's decision is great news for the state of Washington. "Despite what some may say, the issue before the court was not about the rights of gays and lesbians, although the underlying initiative certainly was. "The issue before the court was about accountability in our political process. "Lawmakers in the text/html 2010-06-01T11:34:27+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=7 The "Politics Of Possibility" event reminds Spokane of common values, priorities, and shared accomplishments during Marr's first termSPOKANE— State Senator Chris Marr, a 26 year Spokane resident, and longtime business owner, kicked off his campaign for re-election today with more than 300 gathering for breakfast at the Davenport Hotel. Marr, text/html 2010-05-18T15:13:47+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=6 SEATTLE -- State Representative Scott White has announced that he will seek the State Senate position opened by Senator Ken Jacobsen's decision to retire. White, who lives with his young family in the Wedgwood neighborhood, made the announcement with a host of notable early endorsements, including Senator Jacobsen, Senate Majority text/html 2010-05-18T08:43:36+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=5 Senator Karen Keiser will launch her re-election campaign on Tuesday, May 25th with a picnic at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac from 5 to 7 p.m. "We're all in this together," said Keiser "it's a tough time for working families, for seniors, for our communities and our state, but if text/html 2010-05-17T10:32:50+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=4 "With Ken Jacobsen's announcement today that he will not be seeking re-election to the state Senate, the career of one of the most honorable men I've ever had the privilege of working with comes to end, and so does an era. "During his nearly three-decade-long legislative career, Jake has carried text/html 2010-05-17T08:39:43+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=3 SEATTLE -- Upon hearing the news of Senator Ken Jacobsen's retirement from the State Senate, North Seattle Democrat David Frockt issued the following statement: "From the beginning of this campaign, I have made known my admiration for anyone who chooses to enter into a life of public service. Senator Ken text/html 2010-05-17T10:33:22+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=2 "After careful thought and consideration I have decided that this year will be my last year serving as a state legislator. Therefore, I will not be seeking re-election to the Washington State Senate." "It has been an honor and privilege to represent the 46th Legislative District for the past 28 text/html 2010-04-22T15:53:52+01:00 http://sdcc.us/ http://sdcc.us/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=1 Bellevue-State Senator Rodney Tom announced today he will run for re-election to his 48th District State Senate seat."I'm proud of the work I did this session to get construction moving on the 520 bridge, enacting education reforms and convincing Senate lawmakers to drop a proposed sales-tax increase. I'm excited for