Washington: Skip Priest

Mon, 09/08/2008 - 16:56

House Republicans see good news in the numbers

Two weeks ago in Denver, Washington state Speaker of the House Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) remained hopeful of the Democrats' long term strategy for maintaining a large House majority, but after August's "top two" primary, House Republicans are as hopeful as ever.

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Fri, 05/23/2008 - 16:34

Rossi back on the trail

After a bit of a hiatus following a slowdown in Republican Lincoln Day Dinner fundraisers and the rollout of his transportation plan back in April, Dino Rossi is heading back out on the campaign trail next week.

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Thu, 05/01/2008 - 18:06

Fuse grades state lawmakers

 The progressive interest group Fuse has come out with an awards show of sorts on its website, complete with a red curtain and a long list of awards under the banner of what they called the "Sizzle Awards".

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Tue, 04/15/2008 - 10:34

Priest to stay put

Rep. Skip Priest (R-Federal Way), who just had a Democratic challenger announce for 30th LD his seat in Carol Gregory, told the Everett Herald's Jerry Cornfield yesterday that he will not be running for state Superintendent of Public Instruction against incumbent Terry Bergeson.

Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:46

Gregory announces candidacy in 30th

Carol Gregory (D-Federal Way), former president of the WEA and staffer for Gov. Booth Gardner and King County Exec. Ron Sims, has announced her candidacy for Rep. Skip Priest's seat in the State House for the 30th Legislative District.

"We keep coming back to the same challenges. I decided that my background in public education and job training could make a key difference in solving some of our toughest issues," said Gregory in a press release.