This brings to light what goes into our legislative deliberations. Our Representatives must consider more than just a project and funding.They must decide whether to vote for a bill on merits of efficiency and outcome. Good job Representative Manweller!
WSRP Chairman Wilbur Urges State Senate to Reject Gas Tax Increase
Contact our Representatives today! Ask them to reject the gas tax increase.
Rep. Kristine Lytton(d) (360) 786-7800
Rep. Jeff Morris(d)360-786-7970
Sen.Kevin Ranker(d)(360) 786-7678
BELLEVUE, WA – WSRP Chairman Kirby Wilbur released the following statement today regarding the passage of a 10.5 cent gas tax increase in the state House:
“We call upon the Majority Coalition Caucus in the Senate to reject the higher gas tax passed by the state House today. Now is NOT the time to be passing tax increases to add to the burdens being carried by Washington’s working families.
“There is no question about the need for additional funds for our transportation system, but there is also no question about the need for deep and significant reforms at DOT. A system which creates cracked pontoons for $100 million, that cannot run our ferry system effectively, that spends more for less on our roads than most other states, is not one which should receive additional revenue. Fix it, then fund it.
“The Democrats in the state House showed no interest in a variety of reform bills introduced by Republicans, and until they do, no interest in higher taxes should be shown by the Senate. We call upon the Majority Coalition Caucus in the Senate to hold the line and say no new taxes for transportation until meaningful reforms are enacted. Fix it, then fund it.
“Should the House Democrats be unable to kick their addiction to more taxes and more of other people’s money, we would ask them to wait until 2014, then place their proposal on the general election ballot in November of that year so that the people can have their say. We dare them.”
Keith Schipper
Communications Director
Washington State Republican Party
GO SEE MAMIE!
From Mamie’s Orcas Island Boardwalk:
I have my 50% off on all lodging, gifts, ice cream, drinks. alcohol and food FOR ALL ACTIVE, RETIRED AND DISABLED MILITARY PERSON’S for all military – now for the Memorial Day, Flag Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day. I was tempted to include President’s Day but with Obama there to destroy the military I thought I’d pass. I’m so worried about the corruption of our congress, senate, judiciary, etc., etc. Hope we can turn that around. Mamie
SCOTUS allows California gay marriage-From The American Thinker
June 26, 2013 Thomas Lifson
The Supreme Court dodged expressing an opinion that same sex marriage is a constitutional right, while at the same time allowing California to resume homosexual marriage. It is now obvious that June 26 will become an annual day of celebration in the homosexual community, and via the considerable cultural influence it wields, perhaps in the broader society. We can expect San Francisco’s Gay Pride Parade this weekend, already expected to draw a million and a half people, to become an explosion of revelry of all sorts. Continued
Good Job Governor Perry! Get it Done!
Texas Gov. Rick Perry Calls Special Session for Late-Term Abortion Ban
by Steven Ertelt | Austin, Texas | LifeNews.com | 6/26/13
Texas Governor Rick Perry has issued a call for a special session of the Texas legislature to pass a bill that would ban late-term abortions and hold abortion facilities accountable.
Perry also put other political issues in the special session, which is set to begin July 1.
“I am calling the Legislature back into session because too much important work remains undone for the people of Texas. Through their duly elected representatives, the citizens of our state have made crystal clear their priorities for our great state,” Perry said. “Texans value life and want to protect women and 
the unborn. Texans want a transportation system that keeps them moving. Texans want a court system that is fair and just. We will not allow the breakdown of decorum and decency to prevent us from doing what the people of this state hired us to do.”
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst thanked Perry and said in a statement: “I congratulate Gov. Perry for his decision to call a second special session to address the issues derailed by the actions of an angry mob in the closing moments of the first. Texas is unlike any other state because our leaders are willing to stand up in the face of pressure from Washington and special interest groups in the pursuit of freedom. I look forward to seeing the members of the Legislature on July 1st as we once again take up our charge to advocate for all of Texas and put the finishing touches on one of the most successful sessions in decades.” Continued