State Sen. Joseph Zarelli, R-Vancouver, and State Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia, will participate in a special event hosted by the Downtown Seattle Republican Club on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. at the College Club (5th & Madison in Seattle). "Shining a light on the governor's budget" - Part 1 in a "Truth in Budgeting" series will offer alternative views on the governor's proposed state operating budget.

I will be the moderator. The event is free to the public (no dinner this time) and will be broadcast on SCAN-TV and the Seattle Channel.

Zarelli is the ranking Republican on the Senate Ways and Means Committee and Alexander is top ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee.

More information on the Senate and House Republicans', "Truth in Budgeting" plan, here.