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Senator
Ken Jacobsen
46th
District Seattle
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April 27, 2006
Jacobsen honored for work against invasive
plant species
OLYMPIA – A longtime champion of the environment, Sen.
Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, was recognized for his efforts to rid
the state of waterborne invasive species by the Aquatic Nuisance
Species Committee.
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March 16, 2006
Jacobsen honored by state veterans
OLYMPIA – For his leadership and advocacy on behalf of the
state’s 670,000 veterans, Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, was
presented the Declaration of Achievement from the Washington
Department of Veteran Affairs this month.
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March 7, 2006
Jacobsen amendment will give priority to vets
returning from Afghanistan and Gulf theater
OLYMPIA – Saying that we owe a tremendous debt to our
veterans – especially those now completing their tours of duty –
Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, was successful in amending a bill
so that it would give priority to these servicemen and servicewomen
in obtaining medical benefits through the state. Jacobsen’s
amendment, offered on the Senate floor, specifies that returning
veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan be given preference in the
joining the state’s Basic Health Plan, which provides affordable
health-care coverage for adult with incomes below 200 percent of the
federal poverty level.
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March 4, 2006
Jacobsen urges funds to keep mountain travelers
and sports enthusiasts safe
OLYMPIA – One of the region’s foremost severe-weather
resources is in danger of shutting down, according to Sen. Ken
Jacobsen, D-Seattle. “A critical source of public safety
information is in danger of being lost to the citizens of
Washington,” Jacobsen said. “Unless action is taken soon, results
could be dire.” more>>>
March 1, 2006
 1:10
wrap with Sens. Mark Doumit of Cathlamet and Ken Jacobsen
of Seattle on repealing the state parks day fees.
Lead: The state park day fees imposed in 2003 have proven to be
among the unpopular fees in state government. Lawmakers are on the
verge of eliminating them. Jeff Reading reports from Olympia. (Full
script in Word Format)
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Feb. 17, 2006
Senator says adding orcas to endangered list a
wise move
OLYMPIA – The addition of southern resident orcas, or
killer whales, to the list of endangered species signals a pivotal
commitment to affording them greater protections, says Sen. Ken
Jacobsen, D-Seattle.
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Feb. 15, 2006
Seattle PI Letter to the Editor
In “Oceans: Beyond a D-plus,” (Feb. 8), this discouraging
assessment was charged to national efforts to keep our ocean
resources vital. The piece correctly chastised the president and
Congress for failing to deliver on the promise of reform efforts.
While you make the point that such work fares better in the House of
Representatives, we in Washington aren’t biding our time.
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Feb. 10, 2006
Maori weavers visit Capitol as part of tour
OLYMPIA – The state Capitol played host today to a group
of four visiting Maori weavers — internationally renowned artists
from New Zealand acclaimed for their masterful weaving techniques.
The artists create beautiful and intricate objects ranging from
magnificent feather and flax cloaks to finely woven baskets and
outstanding pieces of contemporary fiber arts. These prized
collectibles are woven from unusual materials such as emu bird
feathers, copper, paper and abalone shells.
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Feb. 10, 2006
1:11 wrap with Sens.
Marilyn Rasmussen of Eatonville, and Ken Jacobsen of Seattle on
promoting our state's beer industry.
Lead: The rest of the world is already thirsty for Washington
hops; on Friday, the Senate passed a measure to help our state’s
micro-labels advertise their fine frothy brews. (Full
script in Word Format)
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A Seattle P.I. guest column by Senator Jacobsen on Supreme Court
rulings and the unconstitutionality of the Initiative.
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Feb. 1, 2006
1:35 wrap with Sens. Jim Kastama of Puyallup and Ken
Jacobsen of Seattle on moving the date of Washington's
primary election.
Lead: Responding to concerns that our men and women in uniform don’t
have enough time to vote in Washington’s primary election, state
lawmakers are seeking to move the primary up a month, and give
military personnel overseas more time to receive their ballots. Jeff
Reading reports from Olympia. (Full
script in Word Format)
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Feb. 1, 2006
Oversize vehicles, undersize fines no more
OLYMPIA – They’re big, slow and take up more than one lane
– and it’s time to penalize them when they’re on the road outside of
permitted hours – or with no permit at all. Sen. Ken Jacobsen,
D-Seattle, says that oversize loads are a nuisance when they are
moved during rush hours. So he’s introduced
Substitute Senate Bill 6398, which would give the state’s
Transportation Commission authority to increase the fine for driving
an oversize vehicle without a permit or driving outside of the hours
specified in the permit.
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Jan. 31, 2006
Jacobsen introduces measure to eliminate
initiatives, saying they endanger good public policy
OLYMPIA – Bad public policy is increasingly resulting
because the state’s initiative and referendum process is being
abused, according to Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle.
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Jan. 30, 2006
Legislative Youth Advisory Council bill
about to clear another hurdle
OLYMPIA – He’s a few years away from being
eligible to be appointed — much less voting — but thanks to
the advocacy skills of preteen Alex Jonlin, the Legislative
Youth Advisory Council is closer to becoming permanent. Alex
persuaded Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, to sponsor a
bill that would remove the council’s June 30, 2007,
expiration date.
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Jan. 30, 2006
Jacobsen hosts town hall on Medicare Part D
OLYMPIA – While many claim that it would take a sorcerer
to clear away the smoke and confusion to make sense of Medicare Part
D, Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, has another way. He’s
invited local pharmacist Holly Whitcomb Henry, with the National
Community Pharmacists Association, to explain at a town hall what
the new benefit means for seniors.
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Jan. 24, 2006
Jacobsen honored with Glenn Galbreath award
OLYMPIA – For his outstanding advocacy on behalf of the
state’s 670,000 veterans, Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, has
been awarded the Glenn Galbreath Spirit Award by the Northwest
Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
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Jan. 19, 2006
Jacobsen introduces bill to designate Garry oak
as state’s official oak tree
OLYMPIA – In a move to honor its beauty and to call
attention to its shrinking ecosystems, Sen. Ken Jacobsen,
D-Seattle, has introduced Senate Bill 6277 making the
Garry oak Washington’s official oak tree.
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Current and Expected Transportation Debt
Service (PowerPoint file)
Delay caused by Initiative 912 (Word file)
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