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Sen. Kilmer on a strategy for creating jobs 1/25/2012
Taking on increases in Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls 1/16/2012
VIDEO: Kilmer bill aimed at helping military families 12/13/2011
The spouses of members of the armed services who have professional expertise would be better able to go to work in Washington under a bill sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.
Kilmer's Senate Bill 5969 would speed up professional licensing for military spouses. It's intended to support the estimated 43,000 spouses of active and reserve military members in Washington, many of whom are licensed professionals in their home states. It is moving through the Legislature during the current special session, and was heard in committee Dec. 13.
VIDEO: Why the Legislature is back in town 11/29/2011
Sen. Kilmer sits down to explain why the state must rebalance its budget and what sort of challenges lay ahead.
Trend in higher education funding going wrong way 11/17/2011
It's cuts in funding, not high salaries, that are driving the crisis in funding at our colleges and universities, says Sen. Kilmer in The News Tribune:
Not So Fast: Sen. Kilmer on timing a special session 9/29/2011
Sen. Derek Kilmer joined Sen. Ed Murray in an opinion column in the Seattle Times, saying the state faces serious decisions and calling for a thoughtful approach to budget shortfall:
By Ed Murray and Derek Kilmer
Cushman - Scott Pierson trail gets grant boost 8/22/2011
GIG HARBOR -- Peninsula area residents will be better able to enjoy the Cushman and Scott Pierson Trails that run from Tacoma through Gig Harbor, thanks to added funding through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP).
"This is an important commitment to recreation for Gig Harbor and the entire region and will be a valuable long-term investment for our community," Sen. Derek Kilmer said. Kilmer this year assumed the role as Vice Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, making him the lead writer of the state’s capital budget. The capital budget funds the state’s buildings, schools, parks and other recreational areas. "While the capital budget was much thinner this year in light of the economic difficulties everyone is facing, the state is trying to make targeted investments in projects that will put people to work and lay the foundation for economic growth in the long-term."
Sen. Kilmer’s e-newsletter 8/17/2011 8/17/2011
Friends,
Let me start this newsletter update with some breaking news: The sun is out!
DoD honors Kilmer for helping veterans 8/3/2011
OLYMPIA -- The Department of Defense's Military Community and Family Policy division has honored Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, along with a select group of state legislators across the country, for their leadership in passing laws to help military veterans and their families.
Sen. Kilmer’s e-newsletter 7/22/2011 7/22/2011
Friends,
Now that the legislative session has give way to the legislative interim, it occurred to me this might be a good time to give you an idea of how I spend my time when we're not in session.
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Fun with infrastructure
Many people think infrastructure is boring. Sen. Derek Kilmer makes a spirited case to the contrary.