Committees
- Economic Development, Trade & Innovation (Chair)
- Higher Education & Workforce Development
- Transportation
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235 Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA 98504-0446
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District Office
107 W. Stewart Ave. Suite E-7
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 840-4701
News
VIDEO: 'This is my purpose in Olympia' 4/7/2009
Sen. Jim Kastama, D-Puyallup, went on a trade mission to China in 2005 and it forever changed his outlook on the new economy and economic development. So much so that when he came back he assumed the chairmanship of what is now the Senate Economic Development, Trade and Innovation Committee.
Weekly Update - Feb. 23 2/25/2009
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Video: Sen. Kastama on TVW's The Impact 1/29/2009
Video: Sen. Kastama talks about workforce training 1/21/2009
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Video: Sen. Kastama on the link between workforce training and competitive businesses 1/20/2009
Sen. Jim Kastama, D-Puyallup, sat down recently to discuss the need for a workforce that can adapt to change. He concludes, in part, that Washington colleges and universities can better help industry meet its workforce needs and that the K-12 education system needs to "think more globally."
Video: Sen. Kastama on the importance of innovation 1/16/2009
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Video: Sen. Kastama at middle class jobs press event 1/14/2009
Tuesday Jan. 13th, Senate Democrats unveiled their middle class jobs package. For more information, visit http://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/issues/jobs .
Welcome to my new Website! 12/31/2008
This site will be updated throughout the 2009 Legislative Session to provide you with important information on what is happening here in the Senate, as well as useful links to federal, state and local government sites.
On this page you'll find news, videos, photos, audio clips, and important documents designed to keep you informed throughout the year.