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Muzzall bill gives economic boost for habitat preservation

https://ronmuzzall.src.wastateleg.org/muzzall-bill-gives-economic-boost-habitat-preservation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=muzzall-bill-gives-economic-boost-habitat-preservation State Sen. Ron Muzzall believes that caring for Washington’s environment is a collaborative effort, needing private landowners to fill in gaps. The state’s Forestry Riparian Easement Program was designed to compensate landowners with small forests for the value of trees unharvested to protect critical habitat. The Senate today passed...

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  • February 12, 2024
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$6 Billion Property Tax Hike

https://ronmuzzall.src.wastateleg.org/6-billion-property-tax-hike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-billion-property-tax-hike One of the most contentious bills before the Legislature this year is Senate Bill 5770, which will triple the allowable annual growth rate of your local property taxes. This means local governments would be able to increase your property taxes by up to 3% WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL. This will...

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  • February 7, 2024
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Senate ag leaders issue statement on passing of Department of Fish and Wildlife employee

https://ronmuzzall.src.wastateleg.org/senate-ag-leaders-issue-statement-passing-department-fish-wildlife-employee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senate-ag-leaders-issue-statement-passing-department-fish-wildlife-employee Earlier this week the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that a member of their team tragically passed away in the performance of her duties. After failing to check back with her team on the night of Jan. 23, Mary Valentine was reported missing the next morning to...

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  • January 26, 2024
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South Patrol Deputy L

https://www.facebook.com/426190446223136/posts/783054787203365 The Island County Sheriff’s Office posted this to his Facebook page on January 19, 2024 4:23 pm. South Patrol Deputy L. Bates found this awesome rock in front of the South Precinct today. We are so lucky to serve such a supportive community!

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  • January 19, 2024