Larry Seaquist In the Press

For Press accounts of Larry's work in the House of Representatives:
http://www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/seaquist/news.asp

In the News

Could WSF Follow the Course That BC Ferries Charted?
Kitsap Sun | Josh Farley | 07/24/2010
Seaquist believes the state should stick to an industry standard of about $500,000 per car — meaning, in his estimation, that the Chetzemoka should’ve cost no more than $32 million.

26th District candidates discuss budget
Tacoma News Tribune | Jordan Schrader | 07/18/2010
Rep. Larry Seaquist, a Gig Harbor Democrat, suggests reducing state spending by one-fifth. “We have to make some hard choices and simply downsize, I personally think about 20 percent,” he told a bipartisan crowd of about 80 people at a forum in Port Orchard at which candidates for the Legislature focused on the budget.

Community group proposes new, shared priorites for future
Peninsula Gateway | Seaquist, Bremner, Lathrop, Wingard | 07/07/2010
A recap of the Refreshing Democracy forum put on by Rep. Seaquist and the League of Women Voters.

Weakened Ferry Unions May Lose More Clout in Latest Contract Talks Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jul/03/ferry-unions-state-holds-upper-hand-in/#ixzz0tmy0jsG7
Kitsap Sun | Ed Friedrich | 07/03/2010
Rep. Larry Seaquist, D-Gig Harbor, credited WSF Director David Moseley and Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond for their cost-cutting actions, but he remains concerned. Ferry headquarters views the unions as the enemy instead of as a partner, he said.

Central Kitsap residents help shape Bremerton ferry's future
Bremerton Patriot | LYNSI BURTON | 06/07/2010
“We were able to increase some funding to make sure we were headed toward trying to build new boats,” Seaquist said.

KPMS science teacher awarded $10,000
Tacoma News Tribune | Hugh McMillan: Special to the gateway | 05/11/2010
“Kareen puts students at the center of wonder, exploration and discovery,” Pawlak said to those in the classroom, including Borders’ husband, Jim, KPMS Principal Jeri Goebel, and state Rep. Larry Seaquist. “She challenges them to think deeper, understand more and take ownership of their ideas.

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