Tag Archives: gun safety

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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A Day in the Legislature – Potato Day!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Ross

Today was “Potato Day.” The Potato Farmers of Washington hand out baked potatoes larded with condiments. The line stretches down the stairs of the rotunda and almost out the door. I passed on this opportunity and had a sandwich in … Continue reading →

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Legislative Update

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Ross

We’ve gone through the first week. The governor and the state-wide officials have all been inaugurated, I fit into the same tuxedo I got married in 23 years ago for the inaugural ball, the Senate is in uproar about Senator … Continue reading →

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Improving Gun Safety in Washington State

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Ross

I’ve held off commenting on gun safety because I wanted to think about it for a while after the Sandy Hook incident. Writing new policy in knee-jerk response to a single incident typically is a bad idea. However, there have … Continue reading →

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