The militia of these free commonwealths, entitled and accustomed to their arms, when compared with any possible army, must be tremendous and irresistible. Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man against his own bosom. Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American ... the unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people. - Tranch Coxe
https://chumly.com/n/1904a6c
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
December 28, 2012
Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American ... the unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people. - Trench Coxe
https://chumly.com/n/1904a6b
https://chumly.com/n/1904a6b
Thursday, December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
As civil rulers, not having their duty to the people duly before them, may attempt to tyrannize, and as the military forces which must be occasionally raised to defend our country, might pervert their power to the injury of their fellow-citizens, the people are confirmed by the next article in their right to keep and bear their private arms.
— Tench Coxe (1755–1824), writing as "A Pennsylvanian," in "Remarks On The First Part Of The Amendments To The Federal Constitution," in the Philadelphia Federal Gazette, June 18, 1789, p. 2 col. 1
https://chumly.com/n/1904a54
— Tench Coxe (1755–1824), writing as "A Pennsylvanian," in "Remarks On The First Part Of The Amendments To The Federal Constitution," in the Philadelphia Federal Gazette, June 18, 1789, p. 2 col. 1
https://chumly.com/n/1904a54
December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
"Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience." --George Washington, The Rules of Civility, 1748
There's really nothing else to say ...
#George #Washington #conscience #fire #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1903437
There's really nothing else to say ...
#George #Washington #conscience #fire #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1903437
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
December 26, 2012
Greetings all … this Saturday, December 29th at 8 A.M. Rep. Jason Overstreet, Rep. Matt Shea and I will be discussing the Freedom Agenda. You can listen live online at kgmi.com or via podcast. You won't want to miss this exciting morning as we discuss Lower Taxes, Less Government, More Freedom and how we get there from here! www.sml-libertyrd.com
Here is the link to the Freedom Agenda... www.facebook.com/FreedomAgendaWashington
#KGMI #Freedom #Agenda #Shea #Overstreet #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1901df7
Here is the link to the Freedom Agenda... www.facebook.com/FreedomAgendaWashington
#KGMI #Freedom #Agenda #Shea #Overstreet #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1901df7
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
December 25, 2012
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:11-14
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
David and Molly Taylor
#Christmas #Luke #God #Messiah #Jesus #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18fe0db
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:11-14
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
David and Molly Taylor
#Christmas #Luke #God #Messiah #Jesus #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18fe0db
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
December 17, 2012
Gregoire budget proposes fuel tax to help school transpo - The Politics Blog - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington news, weather and sports:: www.theolympian.com/2012/12/18/2357689/gregoire-bu....html
There's really not much new being proposed by outgoing Governor Gregoire ... tax increases, cuts to levy equalization and full implementation of Obamacare. In the words of William Wallace (from the Braveheart) ... "Are you ready for a war!"
#William #Wallace #fuel #tax #levy #equalization #Gregoire #budget #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18dd39a
There's really not much new being proposed by outgoing Governor Gregoire ... tax increases, cuts to levy equalization and full implementation of Obamacare. In the words of William Wallace (from the Braveheart) ... "Are you ready for a war!"
#William #Wallace #fuel #tax #levy #equalization #Gregoire #budget #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18dd39a
December 17, 2012
Prefiled Bills:: apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/prefiled.aspx
In our ongoing efforts to keep people informed, here is a link to the prefiled bills for the 2013 Legislative Session. This is a test to make sure the links work, so please let me know if you have any problems.
#2013 #Legislative #Session #prefiled #bills #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18dcaf3
In our ongoing efforts to keep people informed, here is a link to the prefiled bills for the 2013 Legislative Session. This is a test to make sure the links work, so please let me know if you have any problems.
#2013 #Legislative #Session #prefiled #bills #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18dcaf3
December 17, 2012
Washington school funding shaping up as partisan tax duel | Crosscut.com:: crosscut.com/2012/12/18/education/112041/education...taxes
It's shaping up to be a long session ...
#Education #school #funding #taxes #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18dcaa3
It's shaping up to be a long session ...
#Education #school #funding #taxes #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18dcaa3
December 18, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
December 15, 2012
Yakima Herald Republic | Colville Tribes open hunting season for wolves:: www.yakimaherald.com/search/631606-8/colville-trib...olves
We have rancher’s losing thousands of dollars from predation and can't protect their property, but the Colville's can have a hunting season. Simply not right.
#Colville #Wolf #Hunting #rancher #cattle #predation #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18d0517
We have rancher’s losing thousands of dollars from predation and can't protect their property, but the Colville's can have a hunting season. Simply not right.
#Colville #Wolf #Hunting #rancher #cattle #predation #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18d0517
December 15, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
December 14, 2012 - Psalm 377-9
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.
For evildoers shall be cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall inherit the earth.
https://chumly.com/n/18ca321
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.
For evildoers shall be cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall inherit the earth.
https://chumly.com/n/18ca321
December 14, 2012
"I am not influenced by the expectation of promotion or pecuniary reward. I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary for the public good, become honorable by being necessary." --Nathan Hale, remark to Captain William Hull, who had attempted to dissuade him from volunteering for a spy mission for General Washington, 1776
#Washington #Hale #Hull #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18ca001
#Washington #Hale #Hull #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18ca001
Thursday, December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
Your federal tax dollars are being used to prepare for the zombie apocalypse | washingtonexaminer.com:: washingtonexaminer.com/your-federal-tax-dollars-ar...15142
I really don't even know where to begin ...
#federal #tax #dollars #zombie #apocalypse #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18a40f6
I really don't even know where to begin ...
#federal #tax #dollars #zombie #apocalypse #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18a40f6
Saturday, December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
"Be it remembered, however, that liberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker! But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood. And liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right, from the frame of their nature, to knowledge, as their great Creator, who does nothing in vain, has given them understandings, and a desire to know; but besides this, they have a right, an indisputable, unalienable, indefeasible, divine right to that most dreaded and envied kind of knowledge, I mean, of the characters and conduct of their rulers.” John Adams, Essay on Canon and Feudal Law
This past week we had Committee Assembly in Olympia. I still haven’t figured out the purpose of bringing everyone to Olympia for Committee meetings immediately following an election, especially considering some of us won’t be serving on the same committees in January. I currently serve on four committees, but two of those committees were recently reorganized as part of several other committees and in 2013 won’t exist in form or function. It doesn’t make any sense, but it’s Olympia and it’s not meant to make sense.
I was able to work on several pieces of possible legislation over the past several days and hope to have some language finalized over the next couple of weeks. We’re currently working on language for bills related to elections, property rights and taxation, among others. We’ll be posting links to the legislation, once completed … stay tuned.
#John #Adams #Canon #Feudal #Law #Committee #Assembly #Olympia #Legislation #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/188d50b
This past week we had Committee Assembly in Olympia. I still haven’t figured out the purpose of bringing everyone to Olympia for Committee meetings immediately following an election, especially considering some of us won’t be serving on the same committees in January. I currently serve on four committees, but two of those committees were recently reorganized as part of several other committees and in 2013 won’t exist in form or function. It doesn’t make any sense, but it’s Olympia and it’s not meant to make sense.
I was able to work on several pieces of possible legislation over the past several days and hope to have some language finalized over the next couple of weeks. We’re currently working on language for bills related to elections, property rights and taxation, among others. We’ll be posting links to the legislation, once completed … stay tuned.
#John #Adams #Canon #Feudal #Law #Committee #Assembly #Olympia #Legislation #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/188d50b
Sunday, November 25, 2012
November 25, 2012
Obama's Soviet Mistake - English www.pravda.ru:: english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/19-11-2012/12...ake-0
Interesting read ...
#Pravda #Soviet #Mistake #America #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1872268
Interesting read ...
#Pravda #Soviet #Mistake #America #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1872268
Thursday, November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
"I do recommend and assign Thursday ... next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be." --George Washington, 1789
Over the past year, I have faced many challenges and trials that have led me to rethink all that I thought was true. It wasn't by chance that God placed certain people in my life to serve as reminders of what I am capable of if I am firmly centered in Him. I have had the privilege of witnessing His power of forgiveness, His power to heal and His power to provide a fresh start. On this Thanksgiving Day, I thank God for the gifts in my life.
If you haven't visited the Freedom Agenda - Washington page yet, please do so. www.facebook.com/FreedomAgendaWashington?fref=ts. You can like this page and follow a Legislative Agenda firmly embedded in freedom and liberty. It's a page to share ideas, compare notes and visit with friends who share your concerns with the direction this state and nation are moving. You can also email us at freedom4wa@gmail.com.
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless.
#Thanksgiving #George #Washington #Freedom #Agenda #Washington #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1868b04
Over the past year, I have faced many challenges and trials that have led me to rethink all that I thought was true. It wasn't by chance that God placed certain people in my life to serve as reminders of what I am capable of if I am firmly centered in Him. I have had the privilege of witnessing His power of forgiveness, His power to heal and His power to provide a fresh start. On this Thanksgiving Day, I thank God for the gifts in my life.
If you haven't visited the Freedom Agenda - Washington page yet, please do so. www.facebook.com/FreedomAgendaWashington?fref=ts. You can like this page and follow a Legislative Agenda firmly embedded in freedom and liberty. It's a page to share ideas, compare notes and visit with friends who share your concerns with the direction this state and nation are moving. You can also email us at freedom4wa@gmail.com.
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless.
#Thanksgiving #George #Washington #Freedom #Agenda #Washington #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1868b04
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012
"We have therefore to resolve to conquer or die: Our won Country's Honor, all call upon us for vigorous and manly exertion, and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world. Let us therefore rely upon the goodness of the Cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands Victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble Actions." --George Washington, General Orders, 1776
#George #Washington #Cause #Honor #Actions #Victory #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/185d35c
#George #Washington #Cause #Honor #Actions #Victory #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/185d35c
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
November 13, 2012
Petitions to secede are filed for 23 states since election - Washington Times:: www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/12/petitions...ince-
You gotta love Texas!
#Rep #David #Taylor #Texas #secede #petition #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1841d45
You gotta love Texas!
#Rep #David #Taylor #Texas #secede #petition #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1841d45
Signs the Apocalypse is Upon Us.
City Council asks L.A. residents to go 'meatless' on Mondays - www.latimes.com:: latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/11/city-counci....html
#LA #City #Council #Meatless #Mondays #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1841d31
#LA #City #Council #Meatless #Mondays #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1841d31
Saturday, November 10, 2012
November 10, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
November 8, 2012
November 8, 2012
Boeing Announces Big Layoffs in Defense Division - US Business News - CNBC:: www.cnbc.com/id/49729998
#Boing #layoffs #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1829738
#Boing #layoffs #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1829738
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
November 7, 2012
"We should never despair, our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new exertions and proportion our efforts to the exigency of the times." --George Washington, letter to Philip Schuyler, 1777
Good morning all! It was a long, disappointing night for a lot of people, but the sun is rising on another promising day. For me, last night marked the end of a long, difficult campaign cycle. I am proud to have received almost 64% of the vote and thank all my supporters for their help this year. I am blessed to have the opportunity to represent the 15th District in Olympia and simply want to say"thank you” to everyone for their support. Now the real work begins.
I also want to congratulate Matt Shea and Jason Overstreet on their victories last night. The voters in the 4th and 42nd Districts are lucky to have two great, principled men representing them in Olympia. I’ve spent quite a bit of time with these men and their families and am proud to call them friends. If you haven’t met Matt or Jason, friend them on Facebook … you won’t be disappointed.
As we watch the returns continue to come in over the next few days, the outcome of a few races could change. We’re watching Dan Griffey’s race (35th) very closely and hope that he can pull out victory in the coming days. It doesn’t appear the composition of the State House of Representatives is going to change all that much … maybe gain a couple of seats … and that is not good news for Washington State taxpayers.
Folks, the real work begins now!
#election #2012 #Shea #Overstreet #Griffey #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18218bf
Good morning all! It was a long, disappointing night for a lot of people, but the sun is rising on another promising day. For me, last night marked the end of a long, difficult campaign cycle. I am proud to have received almost 64% of the vote and thank all my supporters for their help this year. I am blessed to have the opportunity to represent the 15th District in Olympia and simply want to say"thank you” to everyone for their support. Now the real work begins.
I also want to congratulate Matt Shea and Jason Overstreet on their victories last night. The voters in the 4th and 42nd Districts are lucky to have two great, principled men representing them in Olympia. I’ve spent quite a bit of time with these men and their families and am proud to call them friends. If you haven’t met Matt or Jason, friend them on Facebook … you won’t be disappointed.
As we watch the returns continue to come in over the next few days, the outcome of a few races could change. We’re watching Dan Griffey’s race (35th) very closely and hope that he can pull out victory in the coming days. It doesn’t appear the composition of the State House of Representatives is going to change all that much … maybe gain a couple of seats … and that is not good news for Washington State taxpayers.
Folks, the real work begins now!
#election #2012 #Shea #Overstreet #Griffey #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/18218bf
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
October 31, 2012
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." --Thomas Paine, The Crisis, No. 1, 1776
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/17ec410
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/17ec410
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
October 10, 2012
"Let the American youth never forget, that they possess a noble inheritance, bought by the toils, and sufferings, and blood of their ancestors; and capacity, if wisely improved, and faithfully guarded, of transmitting to their latest posterity all the substantial blessings of life, the peaceful enjoyment of liberty, property, religion, and independence." --Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/174513f
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/174513f
Monday, October 8, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
October 3, 2012
Please join us this Sunday in Yakima for a showing of the movie "Crying Wolf". The Producer, J. D. King, has graciously agreed to come to us to present his movie and answer questions.
CRYING WOLF
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
6:00 PM
YAKIMA CHRISTIAN CENTER
1422 SOUTH 10TH AVE
Here's a link to his website ... cryingwolfmovie.com/the-film.
Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think would be interested. I hope to see you there.
#Crying #Wolf #JD #King #Yakima #Christian #Center #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/171399d
CRYING WOLF
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
6:00 PM
YAKIMA CHRISTIAN CENTER
1422 SOUTH 10TH AVE
Here's a link to his website ... cryingwolfmovie.com/the-film.
Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think would be interested. I hope to see you there.
#Crying #Wolf #JD #King #Yakima #Christian #Center #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/171399d
October 3, 2012
Morning all. It's been a long week and it's only Wednesday. Last night's wind storm was a crazy and moved weeds and debris around ... first task this morning is cleaning up around the place. We’re headed up the Okanogan County on Saturday to give a short property rights presentation during the Okanogan County Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner. I’m really looking to it, people in the Okanogan have a very good understanding of property rights which should lead to great questions and discussion.
I’m proud to announce my recent A+ grade and endorsement from the National Rifle Association – PVF. Like him or not, Rick Santorum really summed up the importance of the 2nd Amendment when he said"the Second Amendment is there to protect the First Amendment!” You can check out the grades for all candidates around Washington State here ... www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/washington....aspx.
Off to work now ...
From the ash-heap of forgotten times, liberty rises against tyranny and fuels the flames of freedom.
#Okanogan #County #Farm #Bureau #NRA-PVF #Rick #Santorum #2nd #Amendment #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/170f57e
I’m proud to announce my recent A+ grade and endorsement from the National Rifle Association – PVF. Like him or not, Rick Santorum really summed up the importance of the 2nd Amendment when he said"the Second Amendment is there to protect the First Amendment!” You can check out the grades for all candidates around Washington State here ... www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/washington....aspx.
Off to work now ...
From the ash-heap of forgotten times, liberty rises against tyranny and fuels the flames of freedom.
#Okanogan #County #Farm #Bureau #NRA-PVF #Rick #Santorum #2nd #Amendment #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/170f57e
Monday, September 24, 2012
September 24, 2012
What a great night and morning here at the Taylor house. Yesterday was Jason Overstreet birthday, so he and Jess drove over for dinner with us and Eric and Autumn Torres. We enjoyed Cajun Surf and Turf pasta for dinner and Molly's chocolate mousse for dessert. Good food, great friends and awesome conversation. What an incredible time to share ideas, discuss the issues and identify solutions to the problems facing Washington State today. Wow! Thank you, Jess, for including us in your plans to celebrate Jason’s birthday.
#Rep #Jason #Overstreet #David #Taylor #15th #District #birthday #cajun
https://chumly.com/n/16d6b1f
#Rep #Jason #Overstreet #David #Taylor #15th #District #birthday #cajun
https://chumly.com/n/16d6b1f
Saturday, September 22, 2012
September 22, 2012
Yakima Herald-Republic:: hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WA_WASHINGTON_WOLV...FAULT
Welcome relief for the ranchers in Stevens County. This will not be the last time complete elimination will be necessary.
#wolves #Stevens #County #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/16cd791
Welcome relief for the ranchers in Stevens County. This will not be the last time complete elimination will be necessary.
#wolves #Stevens #County #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/16cd791
Friday, September 21, 2012
September 21, 2012
"Forced to Make A Decision Without Key Information" | Washington State Wire - Washington State Wire is an independent nonpartisan news gathering organization focusing on Washington state government and the policies that affect Washington residents’ daily lives.:: washingtonstatewire.com/blog/forced-to-make-a-deci...ation
Here's the key quote ... "The State will go beyond federal requirements and mandate coverage in all health plans, further increasing costs but ensuring coverage for all kids." Keep this in mind when you hear the State is facing a $1.7 billion deficit next biennium.
#Obamacare #health #mandate #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor #deficit
https://chumly.com/n/16c963c
Here's the key quote ... "The State will go beyond federal requirements and mandate coverage in all health plans, further increasing costs but ensuring coverage for all kids." Keep this in mind when you hear the State is facing a $1.7 billion deficit next biennium.
#Obamacare #health #mandate #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor #deficit
https://chumly.com/n/16c963c
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Reposted from earlier ... for some reason it didn't post everywhere it was supposed to.
Hello friends, it’s been a busy couple of weeks and things are likely to get busier the rest of the month. We rode in the Sunshine Days Parade Saturday in Sunnyside and saw a lot of our supporters. During a conversation with one of them, I was asked about the Governor’s race and who I was supporting. I have to admit that I was a little surprised by the question, but I responded that I will be voting for Rob McKenna and will work very hard to make sure Jay Inslee does not win. If you think things in Olympia are bad now, Jay Inslee would make it all worse.
With that said, I’d like to suggest that the Governor’s race is not the most critical race we’re watching. While the governor does hire agency directors and set policy, which can impact people’s lives, liberty and property, the governor doesn’t make laws, the governor doesn’t decide how much money to spend or where to spend it and the governor doesn’t pass new taxes. If you want to get Washington back on the right track, it’s much more important that we have a majority in the House of Representatives than any one person in the Governor’s Mansion. We need to pick up eight seats and we have a great group of people running across the state. Take a look right here hroc.us/2012-candidates.
If you want to make a difference, pick one or two of these fine individuals and help them. Doorbell, phone bank, contribute, do something to help them win in November. If not now, when? If not us, who? With your help, we can get Washington working again.
#governor #sunshine #days #Sunnyside #HROC #republican #caucus #House #Representatives #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/16bf5a6
With that said, I’d like to suggest that the Governor’s race is not the most critical race we’re watching. While the governor does hire agency directors and set policy, which can impact people’s lives, liberty and property, the governor doesn’t make laws, the governor doesn’t decide how much money to spend or where to spend it and the governor doesn’t pass new taxes. If you want to get Washington back on the right track, it’s much more important that we have a majority in the House of Representatives than any one person in the Governor’s Mansion. We need to pick up eight seats and we have a great group of people running across the state. Take a look right here hroc.us/2012-candidates.
If you want to make a difference, pick one or two of these fine individuals and help them. Doorbell, phone bank, contribute, do something to help them win in November. If not now, when? If not us, who? With your help, we can get Washington working again.
#governor #sunshine #days #Sunnyside #HROC #republican #caucus #House #Representatives #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/16bf5a6
Another link to my previous post ...
2012 Challengers |:: hroc.us/2012-candidates
For whatever reason, the link in my previous post was moved from the body of the post and put in the heading. Oh well ...
https://chumly.com/n/16bf493
For whatever reason, the link in my previous post was moved from the body of the post and put in the heading. Oh well ...
https://chumly.com/n/16bf493
September 19, 2012
Hello friends, it’s been a busy couple of weeks and things are likely to get busier the rest of the month. We rode in the Sunshine Days Parade Saturday in Sunnyside and saw a lot of our supporters. During a conversation with one of them, I was asked about the Governor’s race and who I was supporting. I have to admit that I was a little surprised by the question, but I responded that I will be voting for Rob McKenna and will work very hard to make sure Jay Inslee does not win. If you think things in Olympia are bad now, Jay Inslee would make it all worse.
With that said, I’d like to suggest that the Governor’s race is not the most critical race we’re watching. While the governor does hire agency directors and set policy, which can impact people’s lives, liberty and property, the governor doesn’t make laws, the governor doesn’t decide how much money to spend or where to spend it and the governor doesn’t pass new taxes. If you want to get Washington back on the right track, it’s much more important that we have a majority in the House of Representatives than any one person in the Governor’s Mansion. We need to pick up eight seats and we have a great group of people running across the state. Take a look right here hroc.us/2012-candidates.
If you want to make a difference, pick one or two of these fine individuals and help them. Doorbell, phone bank, contribute, do something to help them win in November. If not now, when? If not us, who? With your help, we can get Washington working again.
#governor #sunshine #days #sunnyside #HROC #republican #caucus #House #Representatives #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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With that said, I’d like to suggest that the Governor’s race is not the most critical race we’re watching. While the governor does hire agency directors and set policy, which can impact people’s lives, liberty and property, the governor doesn’t make laws, the governor doesn’t decide how much money to spend or where to spend it and the governor doesn’t pass new taxes. If you want to get Washington back on the right track, it’s much more important that we have a majority in the House of Representatives than any one person in the Governor’s Mansion. We need to pick up eight seats and we have a great group of people running across the state. Take a look right here hroc.us/2012-candidates.
If you want to make a difference, pick one or two of these fine individuals and help them. Doorbell, phone bank, contribute, do something to help them win in November. If not now, when? If not us, who? With your help, we can get Washington working again.
#governor #sunshine #days #sunnyside #HROC #republican #caucus #House #Representatives #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/16becb4
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
Endangered Eyeless Spider Indefinitely Delays $15M Texas Highway Project « CBS Houston:: houston.cbslocal.com/2012/09/12/endangered-eyeless...oject
Once again, the bugs, birds and trees are important that people.
#Houston #ESA #spider #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Once again, the bugs, birds and trees are important that people.
#Houston #ESA #spider #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
September 11, 2011
Camera to record speeders near Snoqualmie Pass highway project | Yakima Herald-Republic:: www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/09/10/camera-to...oject
Someone forgot to tell DOT these cameras are unconstitutional. No worries, we're already looking into it and will post our findings later. Stay tuned ...
#DOT #traffic #cameras #unconstitutional #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1692d1f
Someone forgot to tell DOT these cameras are unconstitutional. No worries, we're already looking into it and will post our findings later. Stay tuned ...
#DOT #traffic #cameras #unconstitutional #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1692d1f
Monday, September 10, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
DNC 2012: DNC Platform Changes on God, Jerusalem Spur Contentious Floor Vote - YouTube
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
Greetings all. It's been a while since I last posted, but the remodel/update has been taking a of my time. Good news however, we're almost done. We got the last cabinets hung and the micro-hood installed last night. There is in fact a light at the end of the tunnel.
I received a letter from the Yakima Valley Landlords Association today and want to thank them for their endorsement of my campaign for re-election. Thank you all very much, I appreciate your support.
A special thanks goes out to the Baxter family for hosting our big Freedom and Liberty Event Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 PM. State Representatives Matt Shea (Spokane) and Jason Overstreet (Blaine) are joining me for an evening celebrating freedom and liberty. These are two really great individuals, whom I respect and look to for advice while in Olympia. Don't miss this opportunity to spend some time with fellow freedom loving folks from the Yakima Valley. Here's some more information ... www.facebook.com/events/147991998672069
I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend and I'll see you soon on the campaign trail. God bless.
#Shea #Overstreet #Freedom #Liberty #Spokane #Blaine #Yakima #Landlords #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/163a52b
I received a letter from the Yakima Valley Landlords Association today and want to thank them for their endorsement of my campaign for re-election. Thank you all very much, I appreciate your support.
A special thanks goes out to the Baxter family for hosting our big Freedom and Liberty Event Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 PM. State Representatives Matt Shea (Spokane) and Jason Overstreet (Blaine) are joining me for an evening celebrating freedom and liberty. These are two really great individuals, whom I respect and look to for advice while in Olympia. Don't miss this opportunity to spend some time with fellow freedom loving folks from the Yakima Valley. Here's some more information ... www.facebook.com/events/147991998672069
I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend and I'll see you soon on the campaign trail. God bless.
#Shea #Overstreet #Freedom #Liberty #Spokane #Blaine #Yakima #Landlords #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/163a52b
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
Executive Order -- National Defense Resources Preparedness | The White House:: www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/03/16/exe...dness
Hmm ... what's this?
#national #defense #White #House #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Executive #Order
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Hmm ... what's this?
#national #defense #White #House #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Executive #Order
https://chumly.com/n/1608875
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
If you received an email saying the Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fair have been cancelled, it's not true. Call the Kittitas County Chamber at (509) 925-2002 and check for yourself.
#Ellensburg #Rodeo #Kittitas #County #Fair #Chamber #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1601d2b
#Ellensburg #Rodeo #Kittitas #County #Fair #Chamber #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1601d2b
Saturday, August 18, 2012
August 18, 2012
League concerned by attacks on voting rights - Letters to the Editor - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington news, weather and sports:: www.theolympian.com/2012/08/18/2217429/league-conc....html
Seriously? Does anyone else remember the 2004 Governor's election? You need valid ID to open a bank account or board an airplane, but not to vote? Crazy!
#vote #voting #rights #fraud #ID #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/15eb41e
Seriously? Does anyone else remember the 2004 Governor's election? You need valid ID to open a bank account or board an airplane, but not to vote? Crazy!
#vote #voting #rights #fraud #ID #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/15eb41e
Friday, August 10, 2012
August 10, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
August 8, 2012
Republicans win big in area legislative races | Yakima Herald-Republic:: www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/08/08/republica...races
I want to thank everyone who supported me this Primary Election. There is still a lot of work to do, but with your help we'll take the fight back to Olympia.
#primary #election #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor #WA #State
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I want to thank everyone who supported me this Primary Election. There is still a lot of work to do, but with your help we'll take the fight back to Olympia.
#primary #election #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor #WA #State
https://chumly.com/n/15a7412
Monday, July 30, 2012
July 30, 2012
We may be voting in illegally formed districts | Peter Callaghan - The News Tribune:: www.thenewstribune.com/2012/07/29/2232058/we-may-b...earch
The Re-Districting Commission continues to provide the voters with all sorts of entertainment. So if the process they used was illegal and the outcome was unconstitutional, now what?
#redistrict #commission #unconstitutionl #News #Tribune #Rep #Dabid #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/156d822
The Re-Districting Commission continues to provide the voters with all sorts of entertainment. So if the process they used was illegal and the outcome was unconstitutional, now what?
#redistrict #commission #unconstitutionl #News #Tribune #Rep #Dabid #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/156d822
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
July 24, 2012
Greets friends and neighbors, it's been a while since I last posted and I'm sorry about that. We're getting close to getting the remodel/update completed ... yea ... and are working hard to get everything done by August 3rd. Ok, so the reality is we’ll probably be finishing up odds and ends the following week, but we’re getting closer to every day. We should have 95% of the new floor laid in the next 36 hours, with only the kitchen and utility room left. A special thanks to Eric Torres who been helping me with the big jobs.
Although she beat me to it, I am proud to announce a new member to our campaign team. We asked Autumn Torres to join us as our Campaign Manager and she accepted. We’re excited to have Autumn working for us. If anyone is interested in hosting an event or volunteering, please let Autumn know.
Ballots are out and the Primary Election is just around the corner. Make sure and exercise your right and vote. It’s never been more important than now.
"There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." --James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788
#Autumn #Torres #Primary #Election #James #Madison #campaign #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1550810
Although she beat me to it, I am proud to announce a new member to our campaign team. We asked Autumn Torres to join us as our Campaign Manager and she accepted. We’re excited to have Autumn working for us. If anyone is interested in hosting an event or volunteering, please let Autumn know.
Ballots are out and the Primary Election is just around the corner. Make sure and exercise your right and vote. It’s never been more important than now.
"There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." --James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788
#Autumn #Torres #Primary #Election #James #Madison #campaign #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
July 14, 2012
"Fledgling political alliance aims to reform Clark County GOP" by Political Beat | The Columbian:: www.columbian.com/weblogs/political-beat/2012/jul/...-clar
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Columbian #Clark #County
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#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Columbian #Clark #County
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
July 11, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2012
Representatives Brad Klippert, David Taylor, Jason Overstreet and Matt Shea Endorse Shahram Hadian for Governor
"We are honored to give our support and endorsement to Shahram Hadian as he runs for Governor of Washington State. Without question, he is a man of integrity and character willing to take tough stands based on Republican principles.
Shahram is steadfastly pro-life, pro-marriage and will fight to stop the implementation of Obamacare in Washington State. Specifically, he has committed to sign the Healthcare Freedom Act (HB 1946), opting Washington out of Obamacare.
"‘The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.' When Patrick Henry made that statement he understood that an all-powerful central government was the enemy of freedom. Mr. Hadian is a staunch defender of property rights and someone who has the titanium backbone to push back against the onslaught of state and federal regulations that are strangling our economy. We need people now, more than ever, who will take government out of the way so small businesses can get Washington working again. This is how we will restore our Constitutional Republic at the State level. We firmly believe Shahram Hadian is the right person to help lead that fight.”
Please join us in supporting Shahram Hadian for Governor.
Brad Klippert (R) David Taylor (R)
State Rep., 8th L.D. State Rep., 15th L.D.
Jason Overstreet (R) Matt Shea (R)
State Rep., 42nd L.D. State Rep., 4th L.D.
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Shahram #Hadian #WA #State #Governor
https://chumly.com/n/150c460
July 9, 2012
Representatives Brad Klippert, David Taylor, Jason Overstreet and Matt Shea Endorse Shahram Hadian for Governor
"We are honored to give our support and endorsement to Shahram Hadian as he runs for Governor of Washington State. Without question, he is a man of integrity and character willing to take tough stands based on Republican principles.
Shahram is steadfastly pro-life, pro-marriage and will fight to stop the implementation of Obamacare in Washington State. Specifically, he has committed to sign the Healthcare Freedom Act (HB 1946), opting Washington out of Obamacare.
"‘The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.' When Patrick Henry made that statement he understood that an all-powerful central government was the enemy of freedom. Mr. Hadian is a staunch defender of property rights and someone who has the titanium backbone to push back against the onslaught of state and federal regulations that are strangling our economy. We need people now, more than ever, who will take government out of the way so small businesses can get Washington working again. This is how we will restore our Constitutional Republic at the State level. We firmly believe Shahram Hadian is the right person to help lead that fight.”
Please join us in supporting Shahram Hadian for Governor.
Brad Klippert (R) David Taylor (R)
State Rep., 8th L.D. State Rep., 15th L.D.
Jason Overstreet (R) Matt Shea (R)
State Rep., 42nd L.D. State Rep., 4th L.D.
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Shahram #Hadian #WA #State #Governor
https://chumly.com/n/150c460
Monday, July 9, 2012
July 9, 2012
Today I received endorsements from the National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund, with an A+ rating, and the Washington Retail Association. I also received an"Outstanding” rating from the Citizens Alliance for Property Rights. Thank you very much.
#NRA #CAPR #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #endorsement
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#NRA #CAPR #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #endorsement
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day!
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 NIV
#Rep #David #Taylor #4th #July #Independence #Day #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/14e535f
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 NIV
#Rep #David #Taylor #4th #July #Independence #Day #15th #District
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
I'm not sure where to even begin. The US Supreme Court ruled today that Obama Care is Constitutional ... it's a sad day for Constitutional Patriots Nationwide. How does it make you feel? Depressed, frustrated, irritated, or sad? I for one am not feeling any of these emotions. I’m pissed and filled with a new resolve to uphold the original intent of the Constitution. The ground shaking are the Founding Fathers rolling over in their graves, but it’s the sound, that awesome sound, of thunder rolling across this great nation. That sound, friends, are the patriots gathering to defend the very principles this great Country was founded upon. God, Family, Country! "Let’s Roll!”
#Obama #Care #Supreme #Court #Constitutional #Patriots #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/14b5d1d
#Obama #Care #Supreme #Court #Constitutional #Patriots #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Monday, June 25, 2012
June 25, 2012
Here's a great DYK for the day ... Did you know the WA State Department of Ecology has a Environmental Justice Coordinator? We sure do and YOU'RE paying for it. Check it out ... www.healthequity.wa.gov/About/bios/piazza.htm
#Environmental #Justice #Coordinator #DOE #Ecology #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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#Environmental #Justice #Coordinator #DOE #Ecology #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
A look into the mind of a liberal.
Sen. Adam Kline characterizes election integrity as"unpatriotic” and a"conspiracy” | The Freedom Foundation:: www.myfreedomfoundation.com/index.php/site/view/se...consp
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #sunshine #committee #voting
https://chumly.com/n/1469f97
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #sunshine #committee #voting
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June 20, 2012
Another day of remodel, another "gem" discovered. On Monday it was the ABS pipe fitting that had a crack and was "fixed" with duct tape ... what will it be today? All in all, the remodel/update is going well. We got the cabinets and countertops ordered yesterday, so I have a target day for installation. Today is all about removing the sheetrock from the utility room (more water damage and mold), tearing out the water damaged flooring and prepping for the new wall. If I’m able to get half of that completed, I’ll be happy.
Last night, half of the Freedom and Liberty Caucus met for a BBQ here in the Moxee Valley. Rep. Jason Overstreet and his family were in town on their way home from Boise. We had a wonderful night discussing politics, trends, world events, and the state of society in general. Jason has a wonderful family and his wife is awesome. A special thanks to Eric and Autumn Torres for having the BBQ.
It seems like very time I talk to a constituent or concerned citizen, I hear about a new issue with a state agency. I’ve been looking into the land purchases and swaps by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and am still gathering information regarding the amount of money spent and the total acreage involved. I hope to publish information on that very soon. I was also alerted to a very troubling issue regarding water rights and will post more information as soon as I receive it. This one could be huge!
Back to work for me ... I have a couple of meetings this week, but mostly I can focus on getting some of the remodel/update completed. God bless.
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Overstreet #freedom #liberty #WDFW #DOE
https://chumly.com/n/146a755
Last night, half of the Freedom and Liberty Caucus met for a BBQ here in the Moxee Valley. Rep. Jason Overstreet and his family were in town on their way home from Boise. We had a wonderful night discussing politics, trends, world events, and the state of society in general. Jason has a wonderful family and his wife is awesome. A special thanks to Eric and Autumn Torres for having the BBQ.
It seems like very time I talk to a constituent or concerned citizen, I hear about a new issue with a state agency. I’ve been looking into the land purchases and swaps by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and am still gathering information regarding the amount of money spent and the total acreage involved. I hope to publish information on that very soon. I was also alerted to a very troubling issue regarding water rights and will post more information as soon as I receive it. This one could be huge!
Back to work for me ... I have a couple of meetings this week, but mostly I can focus on getting some of the remodel/update completed. God bless.
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #Overstreet #freedom #liberty #WDFW #DOE
https://chumly.com/n/146a755
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
June 13, 2012
Yesterday started out tough, but ended very, very well. Molly and I got a quote for our cabinets and countertops and the bid came in well below what we expected. We’re going to think about everything a couple more days and then pull the trigger on ordering everything. If all goes well, the remodel should be completed around July 20th ... give or take.
Tiffany starts her summer job next week at Fidelity Title Company. It’s going to be a great opportunity for her to learn a little responsibility and about other expectations on you as an employee. It will also give her some spending money which is a huge benefit to Molly and I. I’m really proud of her ... she’s becoming quite the lady.
Lastly, I’d ask everyone to please keep our farmers in your prayers. The cost of production is really high right now (fuel, fertilizer, etc.) and the weather has not been cooperating all that well. Last week’s rain doesn’t seem to have hurt the cherry crop, but more rain could impact the crop the closer we get to harvest. Many of the hay farmers around our place are still trying to get their hay dry after all the rain last week. We’ve had a little wind yesterday and this morning and that should help.
Ok, back to work, I hope everyone has a great day and god bless.
#remodel #cabinets #countertop #Fidelity #Title #farmers #cherry #hay #crop #rain #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/142ff53
Tiffany starts her summer job next week at Fidelity Title Company. It’s going to be a great opportunity for her to learn a little responsibility and about other expectations on you as an employee. It will also give her some spending money which is a huge benefit to Molly and I. I’m really proud of her ... she’s becoming quite the lady.
Lastly, I’d ask everyone to please keep our farmers in your prayers. The cost of production is really high right now (fuel, fertilizer, etc.) and the weather has not been cooperating all that well. Last week’s rain doesn’t seem to have hurt the cherry crop, but more rain could impact the crop the closer we get to harvest. Many of the hay farmers around our place are still trying to get their hay dry after all the rain last week. We’ve had a little wind yesterday and this morning and that should help.
Ok, back to work, I hope everyone has a great day and god bless.
#remodel #cabinets #countertop #Fidelity #Title #farmers #cherry #hay #crop #rain #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/142ff53
Thursday, June 7, 2012
June 7, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
Good morning friends. Another beautiful, albeit cloudy, day in the Moxee Valley. The home improvement projects are progressing nicely, with only a few minor bumps along the way. A special thanks to Eric Torres for his advice on fixing some of those"special little gifts” left by the previous owner of our house. I’ve come to realize why they wallpapered an entire wall in the kitchen and living room.
I do need to issue a dire warning for everyone in East Valley ... Tiffany passed her driving test yesterday and will have her drivers license in six days. All kidding aside, I’m so proud of her for really paying attention to our driving lessons and passing her test. Now the real worry of a parent.
Matt Shea, Jason Overstreet and I are looking for a few days to get away in the near future. We’re talking about a fishing trip, but have not decided where to go yet. Joel Kretz is having problems with cougars again, so we might go up and give him a hand dealing with his"problem”. Regardless, a few days with my fellow patriots would do me good.
It’s time to get back to work measuring walls, scraping wallpaper and tearing out flooring. I hope everyone has a great day. God bless.
#Matt #Shea #Jason #Overstreet #Joel #Kretz #Tiffany #driver #license #fishing #cougars #home #improvement #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/13cad0f
I do need to issue a dire warning for everyone in East Valley ... Tiffany passed her driving test yesterday and will have her drivers license in six days. All kidding aside, I’m so proud of her for really paying attention to our driving lessons and passing her test. Now the real worry of a parent.
Matt Shea, Jason Overstreet and I are looking for a few days to get away in the near future. We’re talking about a fishing trip, but have not decided where to go yet. Joel Kretz is having problems with cougars again, so we might go up and give him a hand dealing with his"problem”. Regardless, a few days with my fellow patriots would do me good.
It’s time to get back to work measuring walls, scraping wallpaper and tearing out flooring. I hope everyone has a great day. God bless.
#Matt #Shea #Jason #Overstreet #Joel #Kretz #Tiffany #driver #license #fishing #cougars #home #improvement #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/13cad0f
Friday, May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012
What a weekend! Molly and I had the opportunity to participate in the Love and Respect Conference in Richland over the weekend. It was a fantastic program and I would recommend it to anyone. Dr. Eggerich is a great presenter and the material is incredibly useful. We drove up to Spokane Saturday afternoon for Tiffany’s last volleyball tournament of 2012 club ball. While the tournament itself wasn’t all that great (the girls didn’t play that well) the trip itself was good. It was really nice just getting away for a couple of days with Molly.
I saw an article last week about how some economists think Washington could face a $1.7 billion budget shortfall next biennium. I’m not sure how to describe how frustrating that is to hear. We spent an entire Special Session"negotiating” a budget that left a budget reserve of approximately $340 million ... an amount that pays for less than 8 days of operation ... and now we could face another $1.7 billion deficit? At some point the Legislator’s need to let go of their"pet projects” and start prioritizing where we spend YOUR money.
Here’s a quote from our Founding Fathers ...
"If, then, the control of the people over the organs of their government be the measure of its republicanism, and I confess I know no other measure, it must be agreed that our governments have much less of republicanism than ought to have been expected; in other words, that the people have less regular control over their agents, than their rights and their interests require." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Taylor, 1816
#Founding #Fathers #Love #and #Respect #Eggerich #budget #deficit #volleyball #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/12ad779
I saw an article last week about how some economists think Washington could face a $1.7 billion budget shortfall next biennium. I’m not sure how to describe how frustrating that is to hear. We spent an entire Special Session"negotiating” a budget that left a budget reserve of approximately $340 million ... an amount that pays for less than 8 days of operation ... and now we could face another $1.7 billion deficit? At some point the Legislator’s need to let go of their"pet projects” and start prioritizing where we spend YOUR money.
Here’s a quote from our Founding Fathers ...
"If, then, the control of the people over the organs of their government be the measure of its republicanism, and I confess I know no other measure, it must be agreed that our governments have much less of republicanism than ought to have been expected; in other words, that the people have less regular control over their agents, than their rights and their interests require." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Taylor, 1816
#Founding #Fathers #Love #and #Respect #Eggerich #budget #deficit #volleyball #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/12ad779
Friday, April 20, 2012
April 20, 2012
I have no idea if this is true or not, but I received the following email this morning. Regardless of how factual it is, it's a good reminder of where we all need to be centered in our lives ...
"I would love to give the Pastor of this predominantly black church in Virginia three cheers. This guy is obviously a leader. Perhaps we should each decide who our real leader is... It is amazing to see that very little has changed in 4,000 years.
Good morning, brothers and sisters; it's always a delight to see the pews crowded on Sunday morning, and so eager to get into God's Word. Turn with me in your Bibles, if you will, to the 47th chapter of Genesis. We'll begin our reading at verse 13, and go through verse 27. Brother Ray, would you stand and read that great passage for us? ... (reading) ... Thank you for that fine reading, Brother Ray. So we see that economic hard times fell upon Egypt, and the people turned to the government of Pharaoh to deal with this for them. And Pharaoh nationalized the grain harvest, and placed the grain in great storehouses that he had built. So the people brought their money to Pharaoh, like a great tax increase, and gave it all to him willingly in return for grain. And this went on until their money ran out, and they were hungry again.
So when they went to Pharaoh after that, they brought their livestock - their cattle, their horses, their sheep, and their donkey - to barter for grain, and verse 17 says that only took them through the end of that year. But the famine wasn't over, was it? So the next year, the people came before Pharaoh and admitted they had nothing left, except their land and their own lives. "There is nothing left in the sight of my lord but our bodies and our land. Why should we die before your eyes, both we and our land? Buy us and our land for food, and we with our land will be servants to Pharaoh." So they surrendered their homes, their land, and their real estate to Pharaoh's government, and then sold themselves into slavery to him, in return for grain.
What can we learn from this, brothers and sisters? That turning to the government instead of to God to be our provider in hard times only leads to slavery? Yes... That the only reason government wants to be our provider is to also become our master? Yes. But look how that passage ends, brothers and sisters! Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt , in the land of Goshen . And they gained possessions in it, and were fruitful and multiplied greatly." God provided for His people, just as He always has! They didn't end up giving all their possessions to government, no, it says they gained possessions! But I also tell you a great truth today, and an ominous one.
We see the same thing happening today - the government today wants to "share the wealth" once again, to take it from us and redistribute it back to us. It wants to take control of healthcare, just as it has taken control of education, and ration it back to us, and when government rations it, then government decides who gets it, and how much, and what kind. And if we go along with it, and do it willingly, then we will wind up no differently than the people of Egypt did four thousand years ago - as slaves to the government, and as slaves to our leaders.
What Mr. Obama's government is doing now is no different from what Pharaoh's government did then, and it will end the same. And a lot of people like to call Mr. Obama a "Messiah," don't they? Is he a Messiah? A savior? Didn't the Egyptians say, after Pharaoh made them his slaves, "You have saved our lives; may it please my lord, we will be servants to Pharaoh"? Well, I tell you this - I know the Messiah; the Messiah is a friend of mine; and Mr. OBAMA IS NO MESSIAH! No, brothers and sisters, if Mr. Obama is a character from the Bible, then he is Pharaoh. Bow with me in prayer, if you will...
Lord, You alone are worthy to be served, and we rely on You, and You alone. We confess that the government is not our deliverer, and never rightly will be. We read in the eighth chapter of 1 Samuel, when Samuel warned the people of what a ruler would do, where it says "And in that day you will cry out because of your king, whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the LORD will not answer you in that day..."
And Lord, we acknowledge that day has come. We cry out to you because of the ruler that we have chosen for ourselves as a nation. Lord, we pray for this nation. We pray for revival, and we pray for deliverance from those who would be our masters. Give us hearts to seek You and hands to serve You, and protect Your people from the atrocities of Pharaoh's government."
In God We Trust...
#church #Pharaoh #Messiah #tax #grain #Genesis #Chapter #47 #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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"I would love to give the Pastor of this predominantly black church in Virginia three cheers. This guy is obviously a leader. Perhaps we should each decide who our real leader is... It is amazing to see that very little has changed in 4,000 years.
Good morning, brothers and sisters; it's always a delight to see the pews crowded on Sunday morning, and so eager to get into God's Word. Turn with me in your Bibles, if you will, to the 47th chapter of Genesis. We'll begin our reading at verse 13, and go through verse 27. Brother Ray, would you stand and read that great passage for us? ... (reading) ... Thank you for that fine reading, Brother Ray. So we see that economic hard times fell upon Egypt, and the people turned to the government of Pharaoh to deal with this for them. And Pharaoh nationalized the grain harvest, and placed the grain in great storehouses that he had built. So the people brought their money to Pharaoh, like a great tax increase, and gave it all to him willingly in return for grain. And this went on until their money ran out, and they were hungry again.
So when they went to Pharaoh after that, they brought their livestock - their cattle, their horses, their sheep, and their donkey - to barter for grain, and verse 17 says that only took them through the end of that year. But the famine wasn't over, was it? So the next year, the people came before Pharaoh and admitted they had nothing left, except their land and their own lives. "There is nothing left in the sight of my lord but our bodies and our land. Why should we die before your eyes, both we and our land? Buy us and our land for food, and we with our land will be servants to Pharaoh." So they surrendered their homes, their land, and their real estate to Pharaoh's government, and then sold themselves into slavery to him, in return for grain.
What can we learn from this, brothers and sisters? That turning to the government instead of to God to be our provider in hard times only leads to slavery? Yes... That the only reason government wants to be our provider is to also become our master? Yes. But look how that passage ends, brothers and sisters! Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt , in the land of Goshen . And they gained possessions in it, and were fruitful and multiplied greatly." God provided for His people, just as He always has! They didn't end up giving all their possessions to government, no, it says they gained possessions! But I also tell you a great truth today, and an ominous one.
We see the same thing happening today - the government today wants to "share the wealth" once again, to take it from us and redistribute it back to us. It wants to take control of healthcare, just as it has taken control of education, and ration it back to us, and when government rations it, then government decides who gets it, and how much, and what kind. And if we go along with it, and do it willingly, then we will wind up no differently than the people of Egypt did four thousand years ago - as slaves to the government, and as slaves to our leaders.
What Mr. Obama's government is doing now is no different from what Pharaoh's government did then, and it will end the same. And a lot of people like to call Mr. Obama a "Messiah," don't they? Is he a Messiah? A savior? Didn't the Egyptians say, after Pharaoh made them his slaves, "You have saved our lives; may it please my lord, we will be servants to Pharaoh"? Well, I tell you this - I know the Messiah; the Messiah is a friend of mine; and Mr. OBAMA IS NO MESSIAH! No, brothers and sisters, if Mr. Obama is a character from the Bible, then he is Pharaoh. Bow with me in prayer, if you will...
Lord, You alone are worthy to be served, and we rely on You, and You alone. We confess that the government is not our deliverer, and never rightly will be. We read in the eighth chapter of 1 Samuel, when Samuel warned the people of what a ruler would do, where it says "And in that day you will cry out because of your king, whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the LORD will not answer you in that day..."
And Lord, we acknowledge that day has come. We cry out to you because of the ruler that we have chosen for ourselves as a nation. Lord, we pray for this nation. We pray for revival, and we pray for deliverance from those who would be our masters. Give us hearts to seek You and hands to serve You, and protect Your people from the atrocities of Pharaoh's government."
In God We Trust...
#church #Pharaoh #Messiah #tax #grain #Genesis #Chapter #47 #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
April 17, 2012
Now that I’m back from Olympia and getting into the groove of regular life, I decided it was time to send out a post. Here goes ...
Molly called me this morning and said she just bought unleaded fuel for $4.27 a gallon. Folks, this is not by accident, it is designed specifically to make people more dependent on government. Look at it this way ... if fuel is expensive, people begin to look for cheaper alternatives and public transit is one of those alternatives. Who runs public transit ... government. The Growth Management Act is specifically designed to MAKE people live in cities, where government has greater control over their lives. Ever heard of Agenda 21 or Smart Growth? Washington’s version is the Growth Management Act and its implementation deprives people of life and property each and every day around the state. Every year in Olympia, we see bills specifically designed to"encourage” people to use transit. There are even bills to require transit be designed into private development, yet the majority in Olympia will fight to ensure regulatory schemes are in place to discourage any development ever occur. Their solution ... TAX. Tax the people, tax businesses, tax fuel, tax food, tax, tax tax.
People wake up. We still have time to put this state and nation on the right path. Start asking questions and make people accountable for their responses. No longer accept status quo, demand reform, demand a future for our children. If not now WHEN and if not us WHO!
Two of my favorite quotes ...
"Important principles, may and must be inflexible.” Abraham Lincoln
When asked what is strategy was to win the Cold War, Ronald Reagan said,"We win, they lose.”
We must all adopt these quotes and let them drive how we approach politics in Washington and the United States. We must be vigilant in our stand against tyranny, unwavering on important principles and simply win the fight we are engaged in.
#Abraham #Lincoln #Ronald #Reagan #Agenda #21 #Smart #Growth #Growth #Management #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1286ab8
Molly called me this morning and said she just bought unleaded fuel for $4.27 a gallon. Folks, this is not by accident, it is designed specifically to make people more dependent on government. Look at it this way ... if fuel is expensive, people begin to look for cheaper alternatives and public transit is one of those alternatives. Who runs public transit ... government. The Growth Management Act is specifically designed to MAKE people live in cities, where government has greater control over their lives. Ever heard of Agenda 21 or Smart Growth? Washington’s version is the Growth Management Act and its implementation deprives people of life and property each and every day around the state. Every year in Olympia, we see bills specifically designed to"encourage” people to use transit. There are even bills to require transit be designed into private development, yet the majority in Olympia will fight to ensure regulatory schemes are in place to discourage any development ever occur. Their solution ... TAX. Tax the people, tax businesses, tax fuel, tax food, tax, tax tax.
People wake up. We still have time to put this state and nation on the right path. Start asking questions and make people accountable for their responses. No longer accept status quo, demand reform, demand a future for our children. If not now WHEN and if not us WHO!
Two of my favorite quotes ...
"Important principles, may and must be inflexible.” Abraham Lincoln
When asked what is strategy was to win the Cold War, Ronald Reagan said,"We win, they lose.”
We must all adopt these quotes and let them drive how we approach politics in Washington and the United States. We must be vigilant in our stand against tyranny, unwavering on important principles and simply win the fight we are engaged in.
#Abraham #Lincoln #Ronald #Reagan #Agenda #21 #Smart #Growth #Growth #Management #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Friday, April 13, 2012
April 13th, 2012
Happy Friday the 13th everyone. I'm home and close to catching up on my sleep. Twenty-two and a half hours on the House Floor were a grind, but I'm happy to be home. We're headed over to Kirkland tonight for Tiffany's second to last a volleyball tournament of 2012. I'm looking forward to watching her play and spending some quality time with her and Molly.
I'm going to start trying to get caught up next week ... harrowing pastures, irrigating, fence building, yard work, etc. Hopefully the weather will be good.
Since there's not a lot to report on, here's a quote from our Founding Fathers ...
"There is not a single instance in history in which civil liberty was lost, and religious liberty preserved entire. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into bondage." --John Witherspoon, The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men. 1776
Have a great weekend and God bless.
#volleyball #tournament #Founding #Fathers #quote #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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I'm going to start trying to get caught up next week ... harrowing pastures, irrigating, fence building, yard work, etc. Hopefully the weather will be good.
Since there's not a lot to report on, here's a quote from our Founding Fathers ...
"There is not a single instance in history in which civil liberty was lost, and religious liberty preserved entire. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into bondage." --John Witherspoon, The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men. 1776
Have a great weekend and God bless.
#volleyball #tournament #Founding #Fathers #quote #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
2012 Second Special Legislative Session Day 1 Update
It's now 7:15 AM here in Olympia and we've been on the House Floor for over 22 straight hours. We just voted on the final two bills and now I get to head home. It was a long night.
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2012 Second Special Legislative Session Day 1 Update
It's 3:30 AM and we're three and a half hours into the 2nd Special Session. We've voted on three bills ... so much for something new and exciting in the 2nd Special Session. This is the 6th Special Session since 2010 ... Fun-tastic Olympia under one party control.
#Second #Special #Session #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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#Second #Special #Session #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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2012 Second Special Legislative Session Day 1
So the Governor has officially called the Second Special Session, but we're waiting for it to actually begin. It's 12:37 AM on Tuesday and we still have several bills that need to be passed before we'll get out of here. As soon as we begin, we will be starting our 5th Special Session in the 62nd Legislature. How do you like that one party control now?
#Second #Special #Session #62nd #Legislature #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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#Second #Special #Session #62nd #Legislature #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 30 Update
After 9 and a half hours on the House Floor yesterday and 12 and a half hours today, we have passed 2 bills. That's right folks, 2 whole bills. This is craziness!
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2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 30
After a day filled with nothing yesterday, I hope the Legislature can pull it together and actually get done today. Unfortunately, the odds of actually getting everything done is about 1 in a million. We were warned that we could see the sun rise tomorrow morning or that the Democrats could cover the clocks and pretend we didn’t actually go past the midnight deadline. Regardless of what transpires over the next 13 and a half hours, I am certain that the Democrat’s failed leadership will shine brightly.
All of the supposed agreements that were reached yesterday afternoon and evening fell apart last night, so I have no idea what to expect. Since I really don’t have any news to share (but will as soon as I learn something), here’s a nice Founder quote:
"It will not be too strong to say, that there will be a constant probability of seeing the station [of President] filled by characters pre-eminent for ability and virtue." --Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 68, 1788
#Alexander #Hamilton #Special #Session #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1254983
All of the supposed agreements that were reached yesterday afternoon and evening fell apart last night, so I have no idea what to expect. Since I really don’t have any news to share (but will as soon as I learn something), here’s a nice Founder quote:
"It will not be too strong to say, that there will be a constant probability of seeing the station [of President] filled by characters pre-eminent for ability and virtue." --Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 68, 1788
#Alexander #Hamilton #Special #Session #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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Monday, April 9, 2012
2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 29 continued
One would think that after 29 days of Special Session, the Democrat Majority would actually try and get something done. The House convened at 10:00 AM and immediately broke for caucuses. At approximately 11:30 AM the House went to ease for lunch. Now at 4:40 PM the House went to ease for dinner. Today’s score card ... Meals 2, Votes 0. Nice!
#House #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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#House #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 29 continued
So the 3:00 PM Ways and Means Committee meeting was postponed until 4:00 and now the meeting was postponed indefinately. Apparently the Governor is trying to take control of the situation ... I'm sure glad she waited until the 29th day of the Special Session to try and influence the Legislature.
#15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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#15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 29
I’m back in Olympia after spending Easter Weekend back home. I arrived today to find nothing happening. The Governor called a 5 Corners meeting at 12:30 PM and the Ways and Means Committee is meeting at 3:00 PM today. We have a total of seven bills on the Floor Calendar with the potential for a few more to be added after Ways and Means. All in all, there’s not a lot to do before the end of the first Special Session. Second Special Session is rapidly approaching.
#Special #Session #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor #Ways #Means #Floor
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#Special #Session #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor #Ways #Means #Floor
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Friday, April 6, 2012
2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 26 Continued
After sitting on the House Floor for over three hours, the Democrat Majority has decided to run one bill and break for lunch. So much for running five bills and going home for Easter. Frustration is best defined as working under a one party, Democrat majority control in Olympia. The latest idea for funding education is to create a task-force to determine how to fund education. It reminds me of an old cartoon ... Bored? Have a meeting!
#Easter #Olympia #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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#Easter #Olympia #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Washington Policy Center and Smart Growth
2012 Transportation Lunch: The Role of Smart Growth in Transportation Planning | Washington Policy Center:: www.washingtonpolicy.org/events/details/2012-trans...lunch
Am I to believe the WPC is now embracing Smart Growth? Say it ain’t so.
#Smart #Growth #Agenda #21 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Am I to believe the WPC is now embracing Smart Growth? Say it ain’t so.
#Smart #Growth #Agenda #21 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 26
Back on the House Floor this morning for a fun filled day of ... waiting! We’re taking bets on whether we’ll work tomorrow or not. The Senate doesn’t seem to think so, but the Senate Ways and Means Committee is meeting this afternoon to consider legislation and that could lead to working tomorrow. All that being said, the rumor is we will be sent home around 1:00 PM for the weekend. We will be back on Monday for additional"work”, with the cutoff being Tuesday at midnight.
#Special #Session #Ways #and #Means #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/124282b
#Special #Session #Ways #and #Means #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 25 continued ...
It's 4:30 PM and we just started debat of the fourth bill of the day, the Supplemental Operating Budget. A great use of 6.5 hours today, in fact we just got done sitting around waiting for the Democrat Majority for the last 2 plus house. At this rate we should be done by August.
#Supplemental #Budget #Operating #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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#Supplemental #Budget #Operating #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
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2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 25
I’m back in Olympia and, after hearing a single bill in committee yesterday, we have yet to do anything today. We have been given a run list of three bills to do after 1:00 PM today. Folks, this is nothing but a bunch of posturing by the Democrat Majority to create the allusion that we’re actually doing something to address the budget deficit. Fact, we are doing nothing substantive to address the long-term sustainability of the budget ... NOTHING! The ‘”reforms” being touted by the Democrats are not true reforms and have not been agreed to by anyone.
The Floor Calendar has several bills that are not remotely related to budget issues. Look at HB 2821 which bans a chemical that has no proven link to children’s health or HB 2830 which creates collective bargaining rights for interpreters. There is no reason we should be discussing these issues during a Special Session.
As most we recall, we were in Special Session in December to specifically deal with the budget and then work on bills that would create jobs in Washington State. Instead, we spent the first 30-days dealing with social issues and the last 30 dealing with the budget yet again. Ugh, frustrating is an understatement.
#supplemental #budget #special #session #social #fiscal #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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The Floor Calendar has several bills that are not remotely related to budget issues. Look at HB 2821 which bans a chemical that has no proven link to children’s health or HB 2830 which creates collective bargaining rights for interpreters. There is no reason we should be discussing these issues during a Special Session.
As most we recall, we were in Special Session in December to specifically deal with the budget and then work on bills that would create jobs in Washington State. Instead, we spent the first 30-days dealing with social issues and the last 30 dealing with the budget yet again. Ugh, frustrating is an understatement.
#supplemental #budget #special #session #social #fiscal #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
2012 First Special Legislative Session Day 24
Well I'm back in Olympia and I'm sitting in the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee hearing HB 2821 concerning children’s safe products. Don’t be confused by the bill title, this bill has virtually nothing to do with children’s safe products and everything to do with limiting a person’s right to purchase a product that contains a certain flame retardant chemical. This is the only bill the Committee will hear today and is nearly identical to a bill that was considered earlier this session. The real question is why did the Democrat Majority decide to drop another bill that was virtually the same as one previously considered? Could it be an attempt to fool the public into believing we’re actually doing something during the Special Session? Folks, don’t be fooled. There’s nothing worthwhile actually happening in Olympia right now.
We were told we will be working Thursday, Friday and likely Saturday. The Special Session is required to end next Tuesday at midnight ... it sure looks like we’re headed to a Second Special Session.
#Chlorinated #Tris #HB #2821 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1235a5f
We were told we will be working Thursday, Friday and likely Saturday. The Special Session is required to end next Tuesday at midnight ... it sure looks like we’re headed to a Second Special Session.
#Chlorinated #Tris #HB #2821 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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