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Home - Sen. Marko Liias

Thu, 18 May 2000 12:58:02 GMT

News article "Home - Sen. Marko Liias" from Senate Democrats.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

👍Alan Fisco - The Seattle Times

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:17:55 GMT

Alan Fisco signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent The Seattle Times.

👍Frank Blethen - The Seattle Times

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:17:55 GMT

Frank Blethen signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent The Seattle Times.

👍Carl Zapora - Board Chair, My Neighborhood News Network

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:24:10 GMT

Carl Zapora signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Board Chair, My Neighborhood News Network.

👍Dee Anne Finken - League of Women Voters of Washington

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:36:12 GMT

Dee Anne Finken signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent League of Women Voters of Washington.

👍Ben Campbell - The Columbian

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:50:12 GMT

Ben Campbell signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent The Columbian.

👍Keith Shipman - Washington State Association of Broadcasters

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:22:38 GMT

Keith Shipman signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Broadcasters.

Supporting local journalism and student success - Sen. Marko Liias

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:37:17 GMT

News article "Supporting local journalism and student success - Sen. Marko Liias" from Senate Democrats.

👍Andrew Villeneuve - Northwest Progressive Institute

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:56:59 GMT

Andrew Villeneuve signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Northwest Progressive Institute.

👍Emmett O'Connell - Northwest Progressive Institute

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:02:49 GMT

Emmett O'Connell signed up to testify Pro.

👍Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney - Northwest Progressive Institute

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:08:59 GMT

Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney signed up to testify Pro.

👍Pat Lantz - Gig Harbor Now

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:26:15 GMT

Pat Lantz signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Gig Harbor Now.

👍Stace Gordon - Gig Harbor Now

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:26:15 GMT

Stace Gordon signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Gig Harbor Now.

👎Bill Lyne - United Faculty of Washington State

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:49:44 GMT

Bill Lyne signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent United Faculty of Washington State.

👎Kelly Wright - citizen

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:05:04 GMT

Kelly Wright signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent citizen.

👍Roberta Rutherford - Gig Harbor Now

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:53:35 GMT

Roberta Rutherford signed up to testify Pro.

👍Ellen Hiatt - Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:55:11 GMT

Ellen Hiatt signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington Newspaper Publishers Association.

👍Orson Bevins - Hispanavision Television

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:03:47 GMT

Orson Bevins signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Hispanavision Television.

👍Melissa Luck - KXLY-TV

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:17:59 GMT

Melissa Luck signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent KXLY-TV.

👎💵Emily Wittman - Association of Washington Business

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:13:48 GMT

Emily Wittman signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Business. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎💵Kelly Fukai - Washington Technology Industry Association

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:22:09 GMT

Kelly Fukai signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Washington Technology Industry Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Heidi Persson - Pacific Northwest Media Group

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:57:55 GMT

Heidi Persson signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Pacific Northwest Media Group.

👍Erik Hanberg - KNKX Public Radio

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:29:22 GMT

Erik Hanberg signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent KNKX Public Radio.

👎💵Rose Feliciano - TechNet

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:05:56 GMT

Rose Feliciano signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent TechNet. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Jaime Mendez - KNKX Public Radio

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:49:36 GMT

Jaime Mendez signed up to testify Pro.

👍Teresa Wippel - My Neighborhood News Network

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:33:54 GMT

Teresa Wippel signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent My Neighborhood News Network.

Liias bill supporting local journalism to be heard in committee Tuesday - Sen. Marko Liias

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:32:41 GMT

News article "Liias bill supporting local journalism to be heard in committee Tuesday - Sen. Marko Liias" from Senate Democrats.

👍Keith Shipman - Washington State Association of Broadcasters

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:01:59 GMT

Keith Shipman signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Broadcasters.

👍Kathy Cummings - Gig Harbor Now

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:30:18 GMT

Kathy Cummings signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Gig Harbor Now.

News at what cost? WA bill pits journalists against higher education funding | Washington | thecentersquare.com

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:23:00 GMT

News article "News at what cost? WA bill pits journalists against higher education funding | Washington | thecentersquare.com" from The Center Square.

Protecting local news and pilots - Sen. Marko Liias

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:25:50 GMT

News article "Protecting local news and pilots - Sen. Marko Liias" from Senate Democrats.

LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

And refer to Ways & Means.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

And refer to Ways & Means.

Minority; do not pass.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; do not pass.

Referred to Ways & Means.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Ways & Means.

👍Dee Anne Finken - League of Women Voters of Washington

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:41:51 GMT

Dee Anne Finken signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent League of Women Voters of Washington.

👎💵Rose Feliciano - TechNet

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:01:24 GMT

Rose Feliciano signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent TechNet. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Sharon Maeda - (retired)

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:57:27 GMT

Sharon Maeda signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent (retired).

👍Karen Keiser - no

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:07:40 GMT

Karen Keiser signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent no.

👍Keith Shipman - Washington State Association of Broadcasters

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:51:07 GMT

Keith Shipman signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Broadcasters.

👎💵Kelly Fukai - WTIA

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:09:51 GMT

Kelly Fukai signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent WTIA. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Ellen Hiatt - Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:46:23 GMT

Ellen Hiatt signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington Newspaper Publishers Association.

👍Emmett O'Connell - N/A

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:05:03 GMT

Emmett O'Connell signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent N/A.

👍ROBERT McCLURE - Washington Coalition for Open Government

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:42:20 GMT

ROBERT McCLURE signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington Coalition for Open Government.

❓Kate Armstrong - Department of Revenue

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:43:53 GMT

Kate Armstrong signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Department of Revenue.

👎💵Emily Wittman - Association of Washington Business

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:13:55 GMT

Emily Wittman signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Business. They are a registered lobbyist.

State senate bill may benefit smaller news organizations

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:15:42 GMT

News article "State senate bill may benefit smaller news organizations" from MyNorthwest.

👍Mauri Ingram - Whatcom Community Foundation

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:53:07 GMT

Mauri Ingram signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Whatcom Community Foundation.

👎Teresa Sanders - Association of Washington Business

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:00:16 GMT

Teresa Sanders signed up to testify Con.

👍Mindie Reule - Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:28:42 GMT

Mindie Reule signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Community Foundation of South Puget Sound.

👍Carolyn Boatsman - Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:35:58 GMT

Carolyn Boatsman signed up to testify Pro.

👎Anthony Holan - Association of Washington Business

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:40:52 GMT

Anthony Holan signed up to testify Con.

👍Sharon Miracle - Yakima Valley Community Foundation and Washington Press Forward Chapter

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:59:30 GMT

Sharon Miracle signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Yakima Valley Community Foundation and Washington Press Forward Chapter.

👍Alan Fisco - The Seattle Times

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:55:32 GMT

Alan Fisco signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent The Seattle Times.

👍Teresa Wippel - My Neighborhood News Network

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:12:17 GMT

Teresa Wippel signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent My Neighborhood News Network.

👍Florangela Davila - South Seattle Emerald

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:03:07 GMT

Florangela Davila signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent South Seattle Emerald.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

👍Dee Anne Finken - League of Women Voters of Washington

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:13:18 GMT

Dee Anne Finken signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent League of Women Voters of Washington.

👍David Fischrr - KNKX Radio

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:52:01 GMT

David Fischrr signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent KNKX Radio.

👍Matt Pearce - Rebuild Local News

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:24:36 GMT

Matt Pearce signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Rebuild Local News.

👍Alan Fisco - The Seattle Times

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:15:55 GMT

Alan Fisco signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent The Seattle Times.

👍Neal Boling - KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV, KNDU-TV

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:34:30 GMT

Neal Boling signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV, KNDU-TV.

👍Carrie Radcliff - KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV, KNDU-TV

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:34:42 GMT

Carrie Radcliff signed up to testify Pro.

👍Alan Fisco - Seattle Times

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:47:25 GMT

Alan Fisco signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Seattle Times.

👍Dee Anne Finken - League of Women Voters

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:47:25 GMT

Dee Anne Finken signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent League of Women Voters.

👍Teresa Wippel - My Neighborhood News Group

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:47:25 GMT

Teresa Wippel signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent My Neighborhood News Group.

👍Karen Keiser - Former Senator

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT

Karen Keiser signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Former Senator.

👍Matt Pearce - Rebuild Local News

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT

Matt Pearce signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Rebuild Local News.

👍Neal Boling - KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV, and KNDU-TV

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT

Neal Boling signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV, and KNDU-TV.

👎💵Amy Harris - Washington Technology Industry Association

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:58:09 GMT

Amy Harris signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Washington Technology Industry Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Peggy Watt - Washington Coalition for Open Government

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:44:16 GMT

Peggy Watt signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington Coalition for Open Government.

👍Emily Harris - Uplift Local Community News

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:28:57 GMT

Emily Harris signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Uplift Local Community News.

Media outlets push for WA bill funding state-sponsored journalism | Washington | thecentersquare.com

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:55:00 GMT

News article "Media outlets push for WA bill funding state-sponsored journalism | Washington | thecentersquare.com" from The Center Square.

The largest tax increase in state history: How Democrats are taxing you | Washington State House Republicans

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:04:00 GMT

News article "The largest tax increase in state history: How Democrats are taxing you | Washington State House Republicans" from House Republicans.