This item isn't really Anacortes news. But in light of current local efforts to get  decent ways for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross Highway 20 on Fidalgo Island, I thought it is interesting that Washington is named most bicycle friendly state. 

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Rick Larsen teamed up to introduce legislation that reauthorizes and expands the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act.

From Senator Maria Cantwell:

Clean Boating Act Protects Washington State Boaters and Preserves Environment
 
Last week, I applauded passage of two pieces of legislation I co-sponsored: the Clean Boating Act of 2008 and a companion bill concerning commercial vessels. 

From Senator Maria Cantwell:

Introducing Legislation to Curb High Energy and Food Prices

Last week, following a series of hearings where financial experts said that one reason for the recent spikes in food and energy prices may be due to excessive speculation in the commodities market,  I joined Senators Joseph  Lieberman (I-CT)  and Susan Collins (R-ME) and  to introduce the Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008.

From Senator Patty Murray's office:

In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) responded to the Defense Department’s plans to re-open the competition to supply the military’s next generation of aerial refueling tankers.