Climate This session provided a very mixed bag of results on the climate front. The most important, and heaviest legislative lift, was the carbon tax. You probably already know it…
E-Newsletter: End-of-Session Report, Part 2
Year: 2018
Friday, Apr. 6
Print Associated Press Woman leaves $1 million to national parks in Washington Seattle schools select first Native American superintendent US punishes Russian oligarchs, officials with more sanctions Trump faceoff with…
E-Newsletter: 2018 End-of-Session Report, Part 1
The 2018 legislative session ended on March 8 – and on-time for a change! Over the next few weeks, I will update you on what a very productive session it…
Thursday, Apr. 5
Print Associated Press Trump signs proclamation directing troops to secure border Midlife ‘wealth shock’ may lead to death, study suggests Seattle mayor proposes road tolls for downtown streets Sea-Tac airport’s…
Post-session update and town hall announcement
Final budget fully funds education, cuts property taxes Legislators approved a supplemental budget that includes a one-time property tax cut to the tune of $391 million, thanks to a better-than-expected revenue forecast. This will…