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VIDEO: Sen. Tom special session, budget deal de-brief 4/19/2012
Sen. Tom’s 3-23-12 E-Newsletter 3/23/2012
Sen. Tom’s 3-16-12 E-Newsletter 3/16/2012
OP-ED: Irresponsible budgets hurt education 3/16/2012
Two weeks ago we joined a bipartisan majority of state senators to present a long-term sustainable budget that doesn't spend more money than the state expects to collect. This proposal not only addresses the remaining 16 months left in the current two-year budget cycle, but also the next two-year budget cycle through mid-2015. Families and small businesses face serious consequences if they do not live within their means and plan for the future; state government is no different.
Up Front: Legislature heads into special session 3/11/2012
Sen. Tom issues statement regarding vote on parliamentary procedure 3/2/2012
Senator Rodney Tom, D-Bellevue, issued the following statement regarding his vote on a parliamentary procedure to pull the governor's proposed operating budget to the Senate floor:
"Today I stood with a bipartisan group of legislators to support an operating budget and a series of government reforms that will put our state on a strong fiscal footing.
Sen. Tom’s 3-2-12 E-Newsletter 3/2/2012
VIDEO: Sen. Tom discusses Senate operating budget proposal 2/29/2012
Sen. Tom’s 2-24-12 E-Newsletter 2/24/2012
BLOG: Reform pensions to reduce state vulnerability during tough times 2/23/2012
In Washington, we're lucky to have one of the best pension systems in the nation when it comes to funding our liabilities. But while our funds appear healthy today, it's the health of our funds tomorrow that worries me. Lawmakers ought not turn a blind eye to promises with little chance of fulfillment.
