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Washington Conservation Voters recent press clips
Moms make climate change top priority
My 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter can't vote. Nor can a million other kids across the state. So when we grownups cast our votes this fall, we're voting for our kids, too. That's why I'm interested in where candidates in Washington stand on a top priority for me as a mom and for our children's future: climate change. This summer and fall, as state legislative candidates are out knocking on doors, holding forums and participating in debates, I'll be letting them know how important action on climate change is to my family and me. I'll be taking my kids to those forums and debates to ask candidates where they stand on strengthening state policies to combat global warming.
Teachers, local leaders endorse Ranker for state Senate
Kevin Ranker, Democratic candidate for 40th District state Senate, was endorsed this week by the Washington Education Association, Skagit County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt, Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell, Village Books owners Chuck and Dee Robinson, and Skagit County Democratic Party Vice Chairperson Gail Nicolls.
Teachers and Local Leaders Endorse Kevin Ranker for 40th District Senate
Kevin Ranker was officially endorsed this week by the Washington Education Association (WEA), Skagit County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt, Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell, Village Books owners Chuck and Dee Robinson and Skagit County Democratic Party Vice-Chair Gail Nicolls.
Maury Island/Glacier Fray Back as Election Issue
Peter Goldmark is running for lands commissioner as someone who can relate to the struggles and sensibility of the eastern side of the state. And he fits the part. Goldmark's a rancher, rugged and mustachioed; more comfortable in jeans and boots than slacks and loafers. His campaign Web site displays him on horseback, comfortably sporting a cowboy hat. And if elected this fall, Goldmark would be the first in this statewide position to have cut his teeth on the drier side of the Cascades.
Roundup: guv's race goes nasty, green
Gregoire won the endorsement of the Washington Conservation Voters for her work on global warming and other top environmental issues. But Rossi touts his transportation plan that includes tax incentives for buying hybrid cars, and he has traded in his traditional SUV for a hybrid version that gets 27 miles per gallon.
Washington Conservation Voters Endorse Peter Goldmark for Commissioner of Public Lands
The campaign of Okanogan rancher Peter Goldmark for Commissioner of Public Lands gained more momentum yesterday with the endorsement of the Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment.
Gregoire, Rossi battle for eco-credentials
Campaigning out of a hybrid SUV that gets about 27 miles per gallon, Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi says that when it comes to the environment, he's more progressive than many voters might think.
Campaign Trail: Voters league gives three endorsements
The Washington Conservation Voters has endorsed two candidates for statewide office, Republican incumbent Sam Reed for secretary of state and Democrat Peter Goldmark for state lands commissioner.
GOP Rep. Campbell wins environmental endorsement
Republican state Rep. Tom Campbell of Roy has won the “early endorsement” of Washington Conservation Voters. Campbell shepherded bills dealing with environmental toxics bills in this year’s legislative session.
Kitsap Commissioners Oppose Pit-to-Pier
Kitsap County commissioners Josh Brown and Steve Bauer said during a forum Wednesday night that they will oppose the proposed pit-to-pier project in Jefferson County because of its potential effects on the water quality of Hood Canal.
