10/12-12 at 20.40 by: ASSOCIATED PRESS AND THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
Whatcom senators split on Democrats' defection in State Senate
OLYMPIA - Two Democrats in the Washington state Senate abandoned their caucus Monday, Dec. 10, vowing to work with Republicans to control the chamber and push conservative budgeting principles.
What it means for Whatcom County:

Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, who represents north Bellingham and the small Whatcom County cities, would rise to a co-chairmanship under the new power structure. He would share control of the new Energy and Telecommunications Committee with a Democrat.

Ericksen said the committee's goals would be to keep energy prices low and to foster high-paying jobs in energy industries.

The Republican said Monday that he expected the new caucus to stick to its principles on budget matters.

"I think it's a strong group," Ericksen said. "They're committed to fiscal responsibility and holding the line on taxes."

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