Washington State Senate Democrats: Craig Pridemore

Video: The hard choices ahead

Senate Democrats — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:38:44 GMT

Sen. Pridemore discusses the hard choices ahead
“All of us will have to share the sacrifice”

Pridemore to host town hall meeting with Moeller and Jacks

Senate Democrats — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:06:54 GMT

OLYMPIA - Sen. Craig Pridemore and Reps. Jim Moeller and Jim Jacks invite residents of the 49th Legislative District to attend a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 9, in the 6th floor commissioners hearing room of the Clark County Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St.

The meeting is intended to address expectations for the 2010 legislative session and give constituents the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns with 49^th Legislative District lawmakers.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver
WHAT: Town hall meeting

Town Hall meeting on May 16: We want to hear what’s on your mind.

Senate Democrats — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:47:00 GMT

Please join Rep. Jim Moeller, Rep. Jim Jacks, and myself for our post-session town hall meeting on Saturday, May 16. We’d like to hear your concerns and field your questions on the legislative session and other issues.

The meeting is scheduled for 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Clark County Commissioners Hearing Room in the County’s Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver.

Note: If the Legislature goes into special session this year, we might be forced to postpone the town hall meeting until a later date. Please check this web page for updates.

Hope to see you there!

-- Craig

Senate pages learn a lot - and so do we

Senate Democrats — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:40:00 GMT

It’s always fun to see our local students come to the Legislature for a week to work as Senate pages. It’s a great way for them to learn how our government works and how our laws are made – and the best part is sometimes we learn at least as much from them. In this case, Birgitta Geisler, 16, of Vancouver gave me some lessons in how to appear thoughtful and wise. I’m pretty sure I nailed the thoughtful part, even if the wise part isn’t quite there yet . But I’m working on it.

VIDEO: 'Everybody's ox is going to get gored'

Senate Democrats — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:15:00 GMT

With this morning's updated revenue forecast adding millions to the state's budget shortfall, Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, has a stern warning for anyone with a stake in the state budget.

"Everybody's ox is going to get gored," he said.

VIDEO: Pridemore recaps town hall

Senate Democrats — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, held a town hall meeting on Saturday and he gives the highlights here. In particular, he discusses the transportation needs of the district as well as the conflict between the desire to maintain services and hold the line on taxes.

To watch the town hall meeting, click here for CVTV's recording.

Video: Pridemore says state should avoid major layoffs

Senate Democrats — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:08:00 GMT

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Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, recently sat down to discuss the state's budget shortfall and argued eliminating thousands of state jobs would only increase recessionary pressures on the economy. Here, he also talks about the economic prospects for Southwest Washington.

Video: Pridemore talks up payday lending legislation

Senate Democrats — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:31:00 GMT

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Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, is one of several legisaltors who have introduced legislation to place new restrictions on the payday lending industry. Though his bill has stalled, talks continue. Here Pridemore lays out what he'd like to see in a final bill.

Please attend our Town Hall meeting: We’d love to hear from you!

Senate Democrats — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Please join Rep. Jim Moeller, Rep. Jim Jacks, and myself for our mid-session town hall meeting on Saturday, March 14. We’d like to hear what’s on your mind, field your questions and share updates on the legislative session.

The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon in Conference Room 226 of the Clark County Elections/Auto Licensing Building at 1408 Franklin St. in Vancouver.

Hope to see you there!

-- Craig

Video: Sen. Pridemore on ‘The Impact’

Senate Democrats — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:37:00 GMT