AWB Lobby Lunch Series
AWB Members are invited to attend our weekly conversations with some of the leading decision makers in Washington state.AWB is proud to present our 2012 Lobby Lunch Series. Starting at noon every Thursday, these luncheons provide timely, informative updates from key players in the legislative process, beginning with Gov. Chris Gregoire, our first invited guest for the 2012 session.
To register for a AWB Lobby Lunch, contact Connie Grande at 360.943.1600. Cost to attend a AWB Lobby Lunch is $14 and you have to be a current AWB member.
If you can't attend a Lobby Lunch, you can still hear what these decision makers have to say. AWB provides video highlights of each Lobby Lunch event and blog posts recapping each session Posts are usually available the next day, if not earlier.
2012 Lobby Lunch Schedule*
January 19
(Recorded: Jan. 19, 2012) For our first lobby lunch of 2012, we are joined by key members of Governor Gregoire's staff.
Marty Brown, director of Office of Financial Management, discusses the
Governor's proposed budget. Jim Justin, Gov. Gregoire's legislative
director, discusses the Governor's legislative priorities including her
Tax Simplification legislation.
January 26
(Recorded: Jan. 26, 2012) For our second lobby lunch of 2012, we are joined by key members of the House and Senate. Rep. Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) and Sen. David Frockt (D-Seattle) join us to discuss the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses priorities for the 2012 Legislative session.
February 2
(Recorded: Feb. 2, 2012) AWB’s third Lobby Lunch of 2012 featured three key members of the House and Senate Republican Caucus.
Sen. Mike Hewitt (R-Walla Walla), Rep. Richard DeBolt (R-Chehalis) and Rep. Joel Kretz (R-Wauconda) discuss House and Senate Republican priorities for the 2012 legislative session.
February 9
(Recorded: February 9, 2012) Key members of the House & Senate Transportation Committees join us for the fourth Lobby Lunch of 2012.
Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island), Rep. Mike Armstrong (R-Wenatchee), Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen (D-Camano iSland), and Sen. Curtis King (R-Yakima) join us for a discussion on the state's transportation budget, revenue options, tolling and large transportation projects such as the Columbia River Crossing.
February 16
TBAFebruary 23
TBAMarch 1
TBA*Participants subject to change.
