Christine Gregoire in 2011 gubernatorial press release
On Energy & Oil:
Clean energy: limit global warming; be energy independent
With one of the richest, most diverse and beautiful landscapes in the world, we have an important legacy to protect. The health of our environment must be protected as it is essential to our quality of life and to the strength of our economy.
We need to lead development of a clean energy economy. We need to adopt comprehensive limits on global warming pollution, moving towards energy independence, and developing alternatives to driving.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release, "Initiatives"
Nov 19, 2011
On Energy & Oil:
Reduce foreign oil dependence, utilize WA options
Find and use alternate energy options:- Reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Washington now ranks among the top five states for producing wind power and the top three for manufacturing the equipment to generate solar energy.
- Use public-private
partnerships to encourage clean energy innovation.
- Purchase hybrid and other energy-efficient vehicles as part of the Washington Climate Change Challenge. Washington state agencies have one of the largest fleets of hybrid vehicles in the nation.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release, "Initiatives"
Nov 19, 2011
On Free Trade:
One in three Washington jobs are tied to trade
Our goal is to expand export opportunities, encourage new investment and create new jobs in Washington state. I am anxious to seek new opportunities for our businesses, our growers and our educational institutions. This trip is important to economic
recovery. With one in three Washington jobs tied to trade, the benefits of this trip are clear. We also aim to expand trade opportunities and encourage a stronger partnership between higher education institutions in Washington state and Asia.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release, "Initiatives"
Nov 19, 2011
On Immigration:
Comprehensive immigration laws and border protection
I have been calling for a comprehensive federal immigration reform package since I was elected governor. With Washington's $35 billion agriculture industry at stake, Washington growers need a federal guest-worker program that is responsive, efficient
and affordable. I am pleased that President Obama is open to new ideas, and hope our lawmakers in Congress intensify efforts to lead a civil debate and move forward with a legislative action to fix our broken immigration system.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release #1705
May 10, 2011
On Energy & Oil:
Transition Washington state off of coal power
Legislation was signed to phase out coal-fired energy production at the TransAlta power plant in Centralia. Senate Bill 5769 solidifies into law a collaborative agreement to close the state's two coal boilers--the first in
2020 and the second in 2025. The agreement provides a path to cleaner power while allowing the necessary time to provide stability to the electrical grid and to the community in Lewis County.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release #1699
Apr 29, 2011
On Education:
Unify Department of Education; prepare students to succeed
Unify the state's eight education agencies and 14 major education plans into a Department of Education. Focus all department activities on students and student learning from early learning to higher education. Washington state does not have an
education system but multiple agencies and plans that deal with education. If students are going to succeed as they progress from early learning through higher education, then every level of education must work together from pre-school on up.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release #1645
Feb 1, 2011
On Budget & Economy:
Eliminate and reduce programs to solve shortfall
The deficit was created when the state lost more than $1 billion in the last two revenue forecasts and costs continued to rise for mandatory services. My supplemental budget takes the next step to solving the shortfall we now face.
The cuts we have to take are just as painful as those in my budget for next biennium. I urge the members of the Legislature to take quick action on my proposal when they convene in January to prevent cuts from having to be even deeper.
Source: 2011 Wash. gubernatorial press release #1623
Dec 17, 2010
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