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Senator
Derek Kilmer
26th District
Gig Harbor
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May 2, 2008
OLYMPIA The Washington Economic Development
Association (WEDA) presented their 2008 WEDA LEADER
Award to Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, for his
commitment to economic development. The award is
provided in recognition of Leadership in
Economic Advancement,
Development and Effective Revitalization
of Washington.
more>>>
April 13, 2008
Kitsap Sun op-ed
Supporting those who sacrifice for all of us
Last week, hundreds of people participated in community
outreach events sponsored by the Washington Department of
Veteran Affairs in Port Orchard. These events were held to
honor our veterans for their service and focused on how we can
support military families and veterans.
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April 2, 2008
Kilmer bill provides funds for public
safety
OLYMPIA Local communities will soon have help
from the state in meeting the ever increasing cost of
providing adequate public safety services, and in recruiting
and retaining qualified fire fighters and law enforcement
officers. more>>>
March 12, 2008
Kitsap Caucus secures funding for
higher education on peninsula
OLYMPIA The 2008 Conference Committee Operating
Budget, expected to be passed by the Legislature on
Thursday, includes $212,000 for the Higher Education
Coordinating Board to develop a program and
operating plan for a university center in the Kitsap County
area that will expand higher education opportunities for
residents of the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas.
more>>>
Feb. 29, 2008
Kitsap senators secure
funding for higher education, mental health and newborn
babies
OLYMPIA The proposed 2008 Operating and Capital
Budgets passed this week by the Senate include funding for
expanding higher education and mental health services in
Kitsap county.
more>>>
Feb. 20, 2008
Peninsula Gateway op-ed
Skilled workers,
more family wage jobs a key to local business
When I go to the Capitol each morning, my top priority is
to work for more good jobs in our community. But economic development isnt just something I focus on
during the legislative session its my profession. As the
Business Retention Manager for the Economic Development
Board, I meet yearly with about 200 businesses to support
their efforts to grow and succeed in our region.
more>>>
Feb 19, 2008
Kilmer fights for POW
status for family of local vet
OLYMPIA Dean Gehring was serving in the 2nd
Infantry Division during the Korean War when he was taken
prisoner during a reconnaissance patrol in enemy territory.
He was held in a shack for two days before escaping, and
spent over a week travelling through the snow with no food
or shelter. By the time he reached allied forces, he was on
the verge of starvation, and had to spend 30 days in a Tokyo
hospital to recover.
more>>>
Feb. 17, 2008
Kitsap Sun op-ed
Legislators Committed
to Fixing Ferries Mess
There are very serious problems at Washington State
Ferries and, as your legislators, it is our job to do
everything we can to fix them.
more>>>
Feb 15, 2008
Senate passes jobs and economic
development bills
OLYMPIA Last night the Senate continuing their
focus on making jobs and economic development a high
priority by passing several bills aimed at growing the job
market and providing workers with the skills and training
they need to be competitive.
more>>>
Feb. 7, 2008
Kilmer receives WACOPS
award
OLYMPIA The Washington Council of Police &
Sheriffs (WACOPS) has recognized the legislative
achievements of Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, by
presenting him with their 2007 Legislator of the Year Award.
more>>>
Jan. 28, 2008
Kilmer bills promoting local jobs clear
first hurdle
OLYMPIA As the 2008 Legislature finished its
second week, the Senate Economic Development, Trade &
Management Committee and the Senate Higher Education
Committee passed several bills sponsored by the vice-chair
of those committees, Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.
Kilmer successfully passed three bills from the Economic
Development Committee and three bills from the Higher
Education Committee all with unanimous bi-partisan
support. more>>>
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