Re-Elect Gov. Chris Gregoire

The Stranger Interviews Gov. Gregoire

2008-02-21T12:46:00.000-08:00

The Stranger interviewed Gov. Gregoire and rated her answers. Check it out hereHere's an excerpt""Your budget is facing a $600 million shortfall in the next cycle to keep services running at current levels. This is unsustainable. How do you fix this problem? When I came into office we had a $2.2 billion shortfall and $5 billion projected over the next two years. We turned it around. How do you

Governor Gregoire talks about her plan for replacing the 520

2008-01-11T17:27:00.001-08:00

Gov. Gregoire on the KUOW radio show "The Conversation"Listen RealAudio MP3: High Low

Hillary Clinton Praises Gov. Gregoire

2007-10-03T18:48:00.000-07:00

“I applaud Washington for its efforts to hold the Bush Administration accountable. Governors and state legislatures across the country are trying hard to cover their children, but are getting no help from this Administration. President Bush has been making it harder for states to provide coverage to families that need help. It’s time for the President to stop playing politics with children’s

Gregoire saves Flexcar from taxes for the time being

2007-10-01T23:05:00.000-07:00

Gregoire asked the State Dept of Revenue to consider not taxing Flexcar - "I believe our tax code should act as an incentive, not a hindrance, to innovation."The issue is not resolved yet but for the time being the tax has been deferred. From the SeattleTimes

Gov. Gregoire supports Proposition 1

2007-10-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

"Gov. Chris Gregoire, disagreeing with fellow Democrat Ron Sims, said Monday that public safety and the Puget Sound economy could take a big hit if the region's voters don't approve a tax package for transit and highways." from Komo4I am happy to see Gregoire voicing her support for Proposition 1

Thumbs up for Gov. Gregoire

2007-09-30T17:53:00.000-07:00

The Olympian gave Gov. Gregoire a "Thumbs Up" for insisting that all government records be made public, including emails. "Gregoire’s memo sends a clear message that electronic, as well as paper, records rightfully belong in the hands of the public. The truth is that government records do not belong to the officials who keep them. They are mere guardians or stewards. The records belong to the

Gregoire pushing Washington "Rainy Day" Plan

2007-09-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

Gregoire is working with both Democrat and Republican lawmakers to pass a "Rainy Day" fund. The fund would set aside "1 percent of state government revenue each year" which would be used for state emergencies and to help out the state during hard times that normally require raising taxes. Read about it in the Seattle Times

Pushing Washington Forward in Leaps & Bounds

2007-09-29T17:50:00.000-07:00

From the Stranger"Under Gregoire, Washington state jumped from the 12th best state to do business in to the 5th best. Probably has something to do with our lowest-in-history unemployment rate and the whopping job growth."Citing this Forbes article The Best States For Business"In Forbes.com's second annual Top States for Business, Virginia may be the top-ranked state for the second straight year,

Seattle Town Hall meeting with Gov. Gregoire

2007-09-28T14:00:00.000-07:00

From The Governor's WebsiteGovernor Gregoire invites you to share your thoughts on the issues most important to you, your community and Washington. Wednesday, October 3, 2007 A Town Hall with Governor Chris Gregoire Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. – Please plan to arrive early The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Registration Form Town Hall The Great Hall

Gov. Gregoire....Looking out for us

2007-09-28T13:27:00.000-07:00

What I like about Gov. Gregoire is that she isn't scared to sue the Federal Government to make sure Washington is taken care of. 2 Recent ExamplesFrom the SeattlePIFederal Government takes away our Planes and Gov. Gregoire sues. As a result Gov. Gregoire and all future Governors will be able to call on the Air Force Tankers in times of emergencies. A Solution that is unprecedented.From the

Gregoire's Advantages in 2008

2007-09-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

From the SeattlePIGregoire advantages: Democrats have carried Washington in the last five presidential elections, and the White House tops next year's ballot. The Dems have elected the state's last four governors and dominate statewide offices. The growing suburbs east of Lake Washington, historical Republican turf and home to such politicians as Rossi, are sending Democrats to the Legislature.