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Sen. Rolfes’ post-session update 5/16/2012
Dear Neighbor,
The Washington State Legislature adjourned in April, following the adoption of a balanced state budget and a major, bipartisan, jobs package. Legislators have returned to their districts, and I have the honor of continuing to serve our community by providing constituent services, tracking the implementation of newly adopted laws, developing bill ideas for 2013, and listening and learning about pending issues.
Rolfes bill will help Kitsap County families find health coverage 3/23/2012
Thousands of Kitsap and Olympic peninsula residents who are facing the loss of insurance coverage will receive help finding new coverage thanks to a bill signed by the governor today.
After learning that KPS Health Plans is ending its line of individual and family coverage for 2,400 people, Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, introduced Senate Bill 6412 to help them find coverage elsewhere. The bill is narrowly tailored to allow them to apply for insurance with other companies without explaining pre-existing health conditions that would otherwise price them out of the market.
Transportation budget addresses priority congestion spots in Kitsap County 3/14/2012
The transportation budget passed by the Legislature Thursday will fund the first stages of two critical projects designed to clear up chronic traffic congestion in Kitsap County.
The first project deals with chronic congestion at the intersection of State Highway 305 and Suquamish Way at the Agate Pass Bridge.
Lillian Walker -- Civil Rights Leader 3/6/2012
Rolfes defends education in the face of cuts 3/3/2012
When Republican senators surprised the chamber with a never-before-seen budget Friday, and forced a vote that went into the early morning Saturday, Sen. Rolfes challenged cuts to education, saying it is the paramount duty of the state.
Sen. Rolfes on the final weeks of session 2/25/2012
Sen. Rolfes honors fallen trooper 2/23/2012
Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, issued the following statements on the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop early this morning near Gorst:
"This is a tragedy for our community, and my thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Radulescu's family. I want to thank the men and women of the Washington State Patrol for their dedication to the protection of the public. Every day, they are on duty helping to keep the people of Washington safe," said Rolfes.
Working through the halfway mark 2/15/2012
In this video, Sen. Rolfes discusses three bills she’s focusing on as the Legislature enters the second half of the regular session.
Bill to address Kitsap residents' loss of health coverage passes 2/11/2012
Hundreds of Kitsap County families will lose their health insurance coverage later this year, when their KPS insurance provider ends their line of coverage this. But legislation sponsored by Sen. Rolfes to help them transition to new coverage has passed the Senate and is headed to the House for its approval.
Honoring our veterans 2/10/2012
Sen. Rolfes introduced a resolution recognizing the sacrifice and service of veterans Thursday.
She noted that Washington has one of the largest veterans populations in the United States, and those veterans continue to contribute to communities across the state. She thanked them, and the community groups that support them, for their work.