In the News…
This NEWS page is an archive of news notes from earlier campagians and issues.
Notes 2008
From the Columbian’s Opinion Page this note from Mike Phillips of Kalama:
The Columbian’s endorsement of Jim Moeller was well deserved. What is inappropriate is its condemnation of his “pro-union stance.” Why should anyone be declaimed for advocating for higher wages, high quality health care, a voice at work, and real pensions instead of 401s? Moeller deserves this endorsement especially for his support of working people — we are all workers whether union or not.
(Emphasis added.)
Moeller faces novice Bomar
From the Columbian: A former Vancouver city councilman and an unabashed liberal, Moeller has grown in influence during three terms in the House, sponsoring legislation to help veterans and vulnerable adults and to give people more control over decisions about end-of-life medical care. As a member of the health care committee, he has been a staunch advocate for more funding of the state’s public health agencies.
Columbian favors Jim in Primary
Vancouver Business Journal – Jim Moeller’s op-ed on Health Insurance in Washington
“No one knows better than Southwest Washington businesses what a challenge it is making a payroll – and making the right decisions for employee health and well-being.” Jim’s role on the House Health Care Committee helps inform his timely editorial.
View the Comcast Newsmakers segment featuring Jim
Ken Ackerman interviews Jim about Washington health care issues.
KGW segment on University Campus Security
Some students want to carry guns on campus. Jim responds.
Washington Department of Licensing holds meeting about Contractors
The Columbian reports on complaints made about residential construction contractors. Jim sponsored a bill last session that would have protected homeowners by requiring licensing of contractors. That bill was heavily opposed by the Building Industry of Washington, a group that backs Jim’s 2008 opponent.
Camp Bonneville site of National Cemetery Expansion
Read the article about some of Jim’s Veterans Affairs Committee work.
From the Columbian:Clark County, the local VFW and Willamette National Cemetery officials told a legislative committee in Vancouver that 200 to 300 acres of the 3,840-acre camp should become a military cemetery to supplement Willamette cemetery, where space is running out.
Notes from 2007
The Rainy Day Fund
Read Jim’s Columbian Op-Ed on the Rainy Day Fund published October 17, 2007. Please take a look and then weigh-in on their comments section.
Public TV Investigates Raw Milk Industry
Earlier this year Representative Moeller was interviewed by Iowa Public Television for their program titled “Market to Market” which is seen on public television stations in 21 different states. The stories are titled “Filling a Niche with Raw Milk” and “Got Raw Milk?” IPTV aired the stories about raw milk production and they can now be viewed by visiting the Iowa Public TV website. Look for Episode #3241 “Got Raw Milk?” which includes excerpts from the interview with Representative Moeller.
For more info about the stories please contact Chris Gourley of Iowa Public Television.
gourley@iptv.org
Hazel Dell Parade of Bands May 2007
Jim greets the crowds along the route of the May 19th parade.
Just Out article on proposed Domestic Partner and Marriage bills
Just Out writer Jaymee Cuti covers the Washington beat in this report on the Marriage Equality and Domestic Partner bills that are before the state legislature in Olympia.
Be sure to note the upcoming events by Equal Rights Washington on February 11 and February 26th. More info at their website.
Columbian Once Again Agrees with Moeller – Editorial on the Tax Holiday
January 18th the Columbian Editors write “The Legislature should approve Moeller’s proposal (House Bill 1012). It would be good for Washington, and great for this corner of the state.”
Vulnerable Adults and Ways to Protect Them
Read about Jim’s proposal to change the law governing petitioning for protection of a vulnerable adult.(Columbian January 18, 2007)
“A tax break for working families.”
The January 16th Columbian reports on Jim’s proposed sales tax holiday.
Columbian Endorses Domestic Partner Proposal in State Legislature.
The editorial staff of the Columbian come out in favor of domestic partner bill on January 14th.
“The goal is marriage equality.”
Kathie Durbin of the Columbian writes about Jim’s co-sponsorship of bills regarding domestic partner rights and marriage equality in a January 12th story.
Election News and Opinion 2006
With two terms in the state House behind him, Democratic state Rep. Jim Moeller says he’s just hitting his stride.
That’s how the Columbian starts off its most recent article about the race for the 49th with this piece by Kathie Durbin.
Columbian newspaper editors endorse Moeller’s re-election. The editors aptly note that Representatives Bill Fromhold and Jim Moeller form a solid pair of state representatives for the 49th District.
Read an editorial from the Union Bulletin about why the Open Government Pledge Jim signed onto is important. (Admin note: As of October 15th, 2006 the Union Bulletin has archived this article. We offer the link for those of you who are willing to pay for access to the Union Bulletin archive.)
Letter to the Editor in the Reflector September 2006. Scroll to bottom of the page for Mr Kendall’s letter.(This page at the Reflector has been updated and no longer includes Mr Kendall’s submission. We have deactivated our link to the Reflector.)
See an excerpt from Vancouver NAACP’s Mr Ford on the Columbian website.(Admin note: As of October 15th, 2006 the Columbian newspaper has de-linked this article and it shows as 404 “file not found” on their site. We offer the link for those of you who wish to use the link info for access to the Columbian newspaper archive.)
Have you written a letter to the editor? Even if it has not yet been published or has been archived by the publication we welcome your letter of support for Jim’s re-election. You can read some of the letters we’ve received here.
Living Wills House Bill 2342
Read the Seattle Times article about the proposed bill.
And about the bill after it passed.
Instant Runoff Voting
Read a Personal Perspective piece from the September 1, 2006 Daily World that Jim co-wrote with fellow State Representative Toby Nixon (R) of Kirkland, WA.
Gay Marriage
An article about this summer’s Washington State Supreme Court ruling from The Advocate.
From the dailyinsider another note on the recent ruling.
Photo by Troy Wayrynen/The Columbian
The Columbian newspaper came through with a single link to four articles that may be of interest to you. Read their articles and editorials on the recent Washington Supreme Court decision, living wills, and Jim’s address to the participants of the Wrong Way March earlier this year where Jim delvered the message that “People need to take back their national government.”
News articles and editorials are linked from this page. We welcome your supportive input. Send us the url of articles to which we may link. Do let us know if you find a dead link.
