27 Jun 2013

SCOTUS allows California gay marriage-From The American Thinker

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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
27 Jun 2013

Good Job Governor Perry! Get it Done!

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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

27 Jun 2013

Washington lawmakers inch closer to budget deal-From AP

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Negotiators working out the smaller details of 2-year plan

Gov. Jay InsleeD-Wash.

By Mike Baker and Rachel La Corte, Associated Press
Originally published June 25, 2013 at 10:36 a.m., updated June 25, 2013 at 8:08 p.m.

OLYMPIA — Negotiators in Olympia have agreed to the large components of a new state budget but continued to work Tuesday through the smaller details.
Jaime Smith, a spokeswoman for Gov. Jay Inslee, said there have been no setbacks in the talks and that lawmakers are close to agreement on a final deal for a two-year, $33 billion spending plan that would avert a government shutdown next week. Inslee had said Monday that a deal was imminent.

Democratic Rep. Reuven Carlyle cautioned that negotiators “remain apart on a handful of substantive” matters. He said there’s still a possibility that a stalemate would trigger a shutdown, but he was optimistic that wouldn’t happen. Continued

26 Jun 2013

Be Involved!

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Let’s support the work of Common Sense Alliance and the other challengers to the SJC CAO. Consider attending the last day of hearings Wed and show your support. There will be no public speaking time but you will see how this process is churning and learn a thing or two.

  Today I saw CSA and the FOSJ both request the CAO go back to the county.  Different reasons of course. The GMH Board must follow specific guidelines for these challenges. CSA’s Atty Mackey is doing a great job and working very hard. He is impressive.

 Tomorrow’s hearing begins at 9:00 Am in the County Council Chambers. You can also watch the video recording if you prefer.

 From the SJC Gov website:

 Growth Management Hearings Board Hearing Scheduled in Friday Harbor June 24-26

The hearings will be available via live streaming in the Council Video section of the San Juan County Website.

Click for more details

 For the good of our county,
Michelle
17 Jun 2013

Let our Representatives Hear from “We the People”

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Black Leather Wallet With Numeric Pad Lock Stock Photo

It’s working, Olympia is listening to you! With the start of a second special session, the Washington Legislature is getting closer to reaching agreement on the 2013-2015 budget. Already, because of voices like yours, the House leaders have dropped their plan to extend a temporary Business & Occupation tax, saving Washingtonians over $500 million in additional taxes.What remains to be done is more than simple split-the-difference negotiating. The Majority Coalition in the Senate has passed a series of reform bills that are essential to running state government efficiently and stopping the perpetual budget deficits facing legislators.- Senate Bill 5127 would prevent higher workers’ compensation taxes by allowing workers to take a lump-sum settlement of their claims, an option allowed in 44 other states. Continued