As we near the end of the 105-day legislative session, all eyes are on budget negotiations. As you know, the legislature is working on complying with the Supreme Court’s McCleary…
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House budget proposal
The single most important piece of policy we work on in Olympia is the state two-year budget. This year’s proposal in the House is over $44 billion. It is a…
Special session starts
From the Queen Anne & Magnolia News – It’s become an all-too-familiar situation in Olympia. With the exception of 2014, the Washington State Legislature has had to meet in at…
Let the Senate hear from you
Wednesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. Senate Ways & Means Committee John A. Cherberg Building, Senate Hearing Room 4 Public hearing on progressive tax reform. In the past, I…
Car tab update, end of regular session, and bill passage
Friends and neighbors – It’s been a busy few months during the legislative session. There’s more work to do. Here’s a quick update. My Sound Transit Car Tab Bill Passes…