by Ruth Peterson | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
How do you know what bills will be brought up for a vote? I was asked that question yesterday, so I thought now was a good time to discuss that issue. It’s not easy – it’s complicated. Surprise!! Each bill goes through a process to get passed. I’ll name each step and...
by Ruth Peterson | Feb 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bills are flying through the legislative process quickly this year. A lot of BAD bills! Please consider testifying either in support of or against the bills that you care deeply about. Here is a sheet that will tell you a lot about how to be a part of the process...
by Ruth Peterson | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’m a Second Amendment supporter and this morning I saw a question posed to those of us are 2A supporters. Why are we always on defense when it comes to protecting our rights?!? (warning: long post, but if you want the important stuff, please read the last three...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are over 800 bills that have been introduced this year. Many of them are terrible bills that will fundamentally change things in this state – our economy, our business atmosphere, where we can build a house, what our kids are being taught in school, tax...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am going to give you some tips about testifying on bills in Olympia, and you must prepare today if you plan on testifying tomorrow. But first, here is a reminder to everyone about signing up for the firearms hearings.SB 5078, a bill banning sale of high cap...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Senate Committee on Law and Justice will hear comments on SB 5078 on MONDAY, from 9:30-11:30. This is a bill that bans magazines with more than 10 rounds. The Democrats have enough votes to pass this bill, so the people need to weigh in and be heard. You cannot...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
How do Republicans and conservatives in general get their message across? I think this is a conversation we must have. We are a nation that is split ideologically right about down the middle, with half supporting Democrats and half supporting Republicans. In...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Session began last Monday, and there are hundreds of new bills that are being added every day. It is a long session which means there is time to draft, introduce, hear, and pass a lot of damaging policies. While we have a saying that your pocketbook is in danger...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is the fourth and last in a series of emails entitled how to influence Olympia. All I’ve done so far is to tell you how to get information. But how do you use that information most effectively? Two things – develop a network and communicate with specific action...
by Ruth Peterson | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Influencing Olympia Part III – Bill Research Using the Legislative WebsiteAnother in my series of how to influence Olympia! Don’t worry – only one or two more to go after this that will tie everything together and tell you how to use the resources I’m providing....
