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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 2
Sen. Hewitt discusses the state Supreme Court’s recent ruling on education funding and the court order they issued to the Legislature. He also gives an update on the economy and status of jobs in our...
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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 3
In this week’s issue, Sen. Hewitt talks about chronic unemployment, gun control, and gives an update on the Walla Walla Veterans’ Home. To read more, please click HERE. The post Sen. Hewitt’s...
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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 4
In this edition of the Eastsider’s Report, Sen. Hewitt discusses a proposal that would allow people to buy catastrophic health-care plans from other states. He also gives an update on the recent vote...
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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 5
In this week’s Eastsider’s Report, Sen. Hewitt recaps several good bills and highlights the annual Tri-Cities Legislative Day and Reception. To read more, please click HERE. The post Sen. Hewitt’s...
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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 6
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today marks the 40th day of the 60-day regular session. We are back in our assigned committees – Commerce and Labor, Natural Resources and Parks, and Ways and Means...
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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 7
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s hard to believe February is drawing to a close, which leaves us with only two weeks left in this year’s regular session. This week, we have been back in our assigned...
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Sen. Hewitt’s Eastsider’s Report – Week 8
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have less than a week to go in this year’s regular session. Friday was the final cut-off deadline to approve bills that originated in the House of Representatives. We...
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Eastsider’s Report – Week 9
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This year’s legislative session officially adjourned last Thursday just before midnight, and for the first time in five years, the Legislature completed its work and...
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Eastsider’s Report – Post-Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since the Legislature adjourned this year’s session. Recently the governor vetoed several sections of the bipartisan supplemental...
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Eastsider’s Report, January 2016
Did You Know…? The governor is not required to put forth a four-year balanced budget, but the Legislature is. He can, and does, propose spending that you can’t pay for. Gun Rights Rally Your Second...
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