Author Archives: Ross

About Ross

I'm proud to represent Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point in the Washington State House of Representatives. I am chairman of the Appropriations Committee, responsible for crafting biennial budgets. I also chair the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

Senate Budget – Unconstitutional Fund Transfer?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ross

In the Senate Republican budget they transfer $166 million of the “Common School Construction Fund” into the operating budget. The Treasurer does not believe he has the constitutional authority to make this transfer and has said so publicly. The Senate … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunities!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Ross

I just got this mail from the Governor’s office and I’m hoping my thousands of loyal blog readers will pass this on to interested college and graduate students. The Governor’s Leadership Academy is a unique internship program for college and … Continue reading →

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Background Checks and Guns in the Chamber

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Ross

I recorded a video last week that describes my dissapointment at not passing HB 1588, a quite reasonable bill that would have required background checks on gun purchasers to ensure that we are not enabling felons or those with serious mental … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Wrap

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Ross

  Another town hall meeting. I should go back on the calendar and count how many we’ve done. These have been fun over the years and we keep fiddling with the formula. This time we had a full room so … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Meeting Saturday March 16, 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ross

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Sen. Rodney Tom and state Reps. Cyrus Habib and Ross Hunter (48th Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting When: 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, March 16 Where: Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE … Continue reading →

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Education Bills and Background

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Ross

Lots has been happening on the education front this year, though the most important thing is happening in closed rooms as the House and Senate work out their budget proposals. I sat on a school funding panel in front of … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Meeting March 16

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Ross

Join Rep. Ross Hunter with his colleagues, Rep. Cyrus Habib  and Sen. Rodney Tom, for the next 48th Legislative District town hall meeting. We’ll cover lots of material and look forward to seeing you. Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013 Time: … Continue reading →

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Legislative “Progress” – Early March

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Ross

Each Legislative session has a rythym all its own. This one is waiting expectantly for something to happen. I think you’ll see a flurry of activity towards the end of the month as budgets start to get released. At the … Continue reading →

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Helping Foster Kids Launch

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Ross

Investigate West published awesome investigative journalism on what happens to foster children when they “age out” of our system at age 18. As a parent I’m quite proud of my kids who are both in the 19-21 age group. They … Continue reading →

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A Good Deal for Washington

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ross

One of the three key items that need to be resolved this year is the Medicaid expansion that is part of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare. (The other two are the overall budget and education funding increase … Continue reading →

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