2011 Lobby Lunch Video Series

Lobby Lunch #1: Gov. Chris Gregoire

(Recorded: Jan. 20, 2011) Gov. Chris Gregoire was the guest speaker at AWB's first Lobby Lunch of 2011. She discussed her recent trip to the White House, state budget shortfall, unemployment insurance reform, workers' compensation reform, creating a new education department and establishing a regional ferry system. (Length: 25:18)

Lobby Lunch #2: House and Senate Democrats

(Recorded: Jan. 27, 2011) Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and Deputy House Majority Leader Larry Springer discuss their caucuses priorities for the 2011 legislative session.

Lobby Lunch #3: Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag

(Recorded: Feb. 18, 2011) Washington state Auditor Brian Sonntag was the featured speaker at AWB Lobby Lunch. Sonntag discussed the latest audits of state and local governments. Also, he discusses different cost savings suggestions to come from his office.

Lobby Lunch #4: Lt. Governor Brad Owen

(Recorded: Feb. 24, 2011) Washington state Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen was the featured speaker at AWB's Lobby Lunch of Feb. 24, 2011. He discusses his role in promoting international trade and ways Washington could be better as an economic incubator.

Lobby Lunch #5: Attorney General Rob McKenna

(Recorded: Mar. 4, 2011) Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna spoke at AWB's Lobby Lunch on Mar. 3, 2011. A.G. McKenna discussed the latest court development pertaining to last year's health care legislation and the problem of gang violence in Washington state.

Lobby Lunch #6: Dr. Arun Raha

Dr. Arun Raha (chief economist and executive director of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council) spoke at AWB's Lobby Lunch on March 24, 2011. Dr. Raha discussed his latest revenue forecast and the impact the unrest in Japan and the Middle East has on Washington's economy.

Lobby Lunch #7: House and Senate Ways & Means Chairs

Senate and House Ways & Means Chairs Sen. Ed Murray and Rep. Ross Hunter spoke at AWB's Lobby Lunch on March 31, 2011. They discussed how their committees are moving forward in writing the 2011-2013 Washington state budget.

Lobby Lunch #8: State Treasurer Jim McIntire

(Recorded: April 7, 2011) State treasurer Jim McIntire spoke at AWB's Lobby Lunch on April 7, 2011. He discussed the status of state's pensions and debt obligations.