Author: Ben Shuey
Inslee Introduces “Healthy Washington” Re-Opening Plan
The plan is to follow the state’s modified short-term restrictions that went into place in November.
Oregon Legislature Finishes One-Day Special Session
On Monday, the Oregon Legislature completed a one-day special session, their third special session of 2020.
Congress Passes COVID Relief Legislation Minutes Before Deadline
The Senate and House have now both approved a $900 billion stimulus measure.
Inslee Budget Proposal Invests in Public Health
A proposed $57.9 billion state operating budget is planned for the 2021-23 cycle.
Idaho’s Proposed Central District Health Public Health Order Fails on a Tie Vote
The expanded public health order was defeated on a 3-3, tie vote, on Tuesday night.
Senate Financial Institutions Committee Will Feature Both Familiar and New Faces
The committee will continue to have seven members made up of four Democrats and three Republicans that will include three new members for the 2021-22 legislative cycle.
Inslee Extends COVID-19 Restrictions
Inslee cited increasing hospitalization and infection rates that still do not yet even fully capture the impact of Thanksgiving holiday gatherings.
New Leadership and Committees Finalized as Idaho Legislature Wraps Organizational Session
All of this preparation, known as the Organizational Session, took place, in person, at the Idaho Capitol over the course of the last week.
Bipartisan COVID Relief Package Inches Forward
Early this week a group of bipartisan Senators along with members of the House Problem Solver Caucus announced a $908 billion bipartisan COVID relief package to help jump start negotiations.
Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers Secures Key Leadership on E&C
Congresswoman McMorris (R – WA 5) Rodger will lead Republicans on the Energy & Commerce Committee.
Congress Reaches Deal on NDAA – Threat of Veto
House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith (D – WA 9) announced this morning that the conference committee has reached a compromise on this important annual spending bill.
Committee Assembly Days Concludes — Braun new Senate Republican leader
Legislative leadership for the next two years is finally set across each of the four legislative caucuses after Senate Republicans unveiled their new team on Wednesday, the only caucus seeing an overhaul this year.
Chairman Crapo Continues to Support Capital Relief for Credit Unions
Today the Senate Banking Committee held what is likely to be the last or one of the last committee hearings […]
Biden Transition Now in Full Swing – Yellen for Treasury
Yesterday, the GSA formally recognized the transition for incoming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The new administration […]
Key legislative election moves toward recount
As the calendar nears the end of November and discussions about the upcoming legislative session start to take priority there […]
Legislative Leadership Races Heat Up in Idaho
This past week has showcased that the Idaho Legislature is gearing up for a very interesting Session, come January. With […]
Washington State election update
While there are several races that could shift in the coming days, based on current vote counts and our projected […]
Idaho’s 2020 Legislative Election Wraps with Republican Gains
After registering its millionth voter, and with a record numbers of ballots cast, the 2020 Election in Idaho was very […]
Two New Members Join The Northwest Congressional Delegation
The House of Representatives is one of the more surprising outcomes of the election so far. Republicans picked up 5 seats and may win 1 […]
Oregon State Election Update
Oregon credit union advocates have been active and engaged in the political process meeting candidates and legislators for the past […]