Christine Rolfes's guest appearances

Christine Rolfes

Community Cafe Bainbridge

Washington Research Council

Jason McLennan

Mike Scott

Rick Evans

Jeff Horn

Dan Evans

Brian Blake

David Korten

Hans Zeiger

Gary Christensen

Lara Hansen

David Matsuda

Roger Goodman

Marcus Riccelli

Robert Merry

Rick Hess

OwlTail

In this podcast interview, recorded in early January, State Senator Christine Rolfes shares some personal anecdotes and also previews the 2016 session of the State Legislature that starts on Monday January 11th. Topics explored for BCB listeners during this 25-minute podcast conversation include: 0:40 How is your family coping with your busy schedule as a State Senator? 2:05 What are some of your favorite activities and destinations around the island? 3:05 Reflections on the grass roots candlelight vigil on Dec 14th at the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial 5:15 Thoughts about the 25th anniversary in 2016 of home rule and all-island local government on Bainbridge 8:05 Issues that divide or unite the voters of the State -- eastern, West Sound and Seattle 9:56 Wildfires as a humanitarian - and forest management - concern that unites east and west 12:09 Senator Rolfes’ statewide listening tour focusing on the needs of public education, and responding to teacher shortages 13:56 Preview of this year’s legislative session debates on public education funding 16:32 Ways the education funding issue applies to local districts including here in Bainbridge and North Kitsap districts 18:07 What it's like to work with Governor Inslee on his commitment to environmental and climate change issues 19:44 The Governor’s op-ed article - humanitarian values toward refugees 20:38 The Governor’s support for adequate funding of ferry service 21:14 Issues about military veterans, and the recent award Senator Rolfes received from a veterans organization. 23:01 Wrapup of other issues this year 23:45 How to reach Senator Rolfes during the legislative session. This is the second annual overview conversation with Senator Christine Rolfes that BCB has hosted for listeners in her 23rd Legislative District, which includes Bainbridge Island. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters. Note: This podcast recording was trimmed and condensed for quicker listening.

In this podcast interview, recorded in early January, State Senator Christine Rolfes shares some personal anecdotes and also previews the 2016 session of the State Legislature that starts on Monday January 11th. Topics explored for BCB listeners during this 25-minute podcast conversation include: 0:40 How is your family coping with your busy schedule as a State Senator? 2:05 What are some of your favorite activities and destinations around the island? 3:05 Reflections on the grass roots candlelight vigil on Dec 14th at the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial 5:15 Thoughts about the 25th anniversary in 2016 of home rule and all-island local government on Bainbridge 8:05 Issues that divide or unite the voters of the State -- eastern, West Sound and Seattle 9:56 Wildfires as a humanitarian - and forest management - concern that unites east and west 12:09 Senator Rolfes’ statewide listening tour focusing on the needs of public education, and responding to teacher shortages 13:56 Preview of this year’s legislative session debates on public education funding 16:32 Ways the education funding issue applies to local districts including here in Bainbridge and North Kitsap districts 18:07 What it's like to work with Governor Inslee on his commitment to environmental and climate change issues 19:44 The Governor’s op-ed article - humanitarian values toward refugees 20:38 The Governor’s support for adequate funding of ferry service 21:14 Issues about military veterans, and the recent award Senator Rolfes received from a veterans organization. 23:01 Wrapup of other issues this year 23:45 How to reach Senator Rolfes during the legislative session. This is the second annual overview conversation with Senator Christine Rolfes that BCB has hosted for listeners in her 23rd Legislative District, which includes Bainbridge Island. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters. Note: This podcast recording was trimmed and condensed for quicker listening.

Senator Christine Rolfes conversation for BCB listeners (CAFE-028)

As the 2016 state legislative session approaches, we're continuing our coverage of McCleary and K-12 education funding - this time with state Sen. Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island). Sen. Rolfes talks about putting together a plan for how the state will comply with McCleary, ongoing discussions about what comprises basic education, and progress on a new teacher salary structure. (Excuse the background radio noise, by the way - our equipment picked up some interference.)

PolicyToday, Common Ground edition: Sen. Christine Rolfes on McCleary

Our much-liked State Senator Christine Rolfes has lived on Bainbridge Island for decades with her family. In this podcast, BCB catches Christine just before she departs for the State capitol for the January 12th start of the 2015 legislative session. This year’s session faces, once again, the legal requirement to find adequate funds for public education – which is the State’s paramount duty under the Washington Constitution. In this year's Senate session, Christine will be serving on three key legislative committees – including Education, plus Ways and Means (which handles all State spending measures), and Rules (which is the gatekeeper for all Bills seeking to reach the floor of the Senate). As you’ll see from the range of questions she addresses in this podcast, Christine Rolfes has a command of a remarkable array of issues important to Bainbridge Island, Kitsap, and our state as a whole. The numbers below tell the time in minutes and seconds that various topics are discussed in the podcast:  0:40How long do you expect this January 12th legislative session to last? 1:10What brought you and your family to Washington and Bainbridge? 2:02Tell us about your family’s commitment to raising local food around the house. 2:50What did you take away from your experience on the Bainbridge Island City Council? 3:54What were your main commitments when serving in the WA State House? 5:35Was there a change in your emphasis when you became our State Senator in 2011? 6:22Has the shift in Senate control from Democrats to Republicans made your goals harder to achieve? 7:45What Committees will you serve on this year? 10:05 What can we expect in K-12 education funding this year? 13:15 What is your sense of Governor Jay Inslee’s proposal to regulate greenhouse gas pollution? 15:25 Any thoughts on energy issues such as solar? 16:35 Will the legislature tackle minimum wage issues? 18:20 Is the legislature likely to vote to encourage a US Constitutional amendment on Citizens United and big money in politics? 19:10 What can be done about the risk of explosions from railroad trains carrying oil? 22:35 What are your priorities for jobs, economy, career training and apprenticeship? 24:35 Are there any other issues (such as improving mental health response and treatment) that you see being of particular interest to the Bainbridge community?  More information about Christine Rolfes' Senate service is found at her State Senate website. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

Our much-liked State Senator Christine Rolfes has lived on Bainbridge Island for decades with her family. In this podcast, BCB catches Christine just before she departs for the State capitol for the January 12th start of the 2015 legislative session. This year’s session faces, once again, the legal requirement to find adequate funds for public education – which is the State’s paramount duty under the Washington Constitution. In this year's Senate session, Christine will be serving on three key legislative committees – including Education, plus Ways and Means (which handles all State spending measures), and Rules (which is the gatekeeper for all Bills seeking to reach the floor of the Senate). As you’ll see from the range of questions she addresses in this podcast, Christine Rolfes has a command of a remarkable array of issues important to Bainbridge Island, Kitsap, and our state as a whole. The numbers below tell the time in minutes and seconds that various topics are discussed in the podcast: <ul> <li>0:40How long do you expect this January 12th legislative session to last?</li> <li>1:10What brought you and your family to Washington and Bainbridge?</li> <li>2:02Tell us about your family’s commitment to raising local food around the house.</li> <li>2:50What did you take away from your experience on the Bainbridge Island City Council?</li> <li>3:54What were your main commitments when serving in the WA State House?</li> <li>5:35Was there a change in your emphasis when you became our State Senator in 2011?</li> <li>6:22Has the shift in Senate control from Democrats to Republicans made your goals harder to achieve?</li> <li>7:45What Committees will you serve on this year?</li> <li>10:05 What can we expect in K-12 education funding this year?</li> <li>13:15 What is your sense of Governor Jay Inslee’s proposal to regulate greenhouse gas pollution?</li> <li>15:25 Any thoughts on energy issues such as solar?</li> <li>16:35 Will the legislature tackle minimum wage issues?</li> <li>18:20 Is the legislature likely to vote to encourage a US Constitutional amendment on Citizens United and big money in politics?</li> <li>19:10 What can be done about the risk of explosions from railroad trains carrying oil?</li> <li>22:35 What are your priorities for jobs, economy, career training and apprenticeship?</li> <li>24:35 Are there any other issues (such as improving mental health response and treatment) that you see being of particular interest to the Bainbridge community?</li> </ul> More information about Christine Rolfes' Senate service is found at <a href="http://sdc.wastateleg.org/rolfes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her State Senate website</a>. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

State Senator Christine Rolfes spots Issues that matter (Cafe-005)