By now almost everyone agrees this is the most punishing budget environment since the Great Depression. A regressive tax system coupled with a deep and persistent recession has forced legislators,…
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Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan regarding the Senate operating budget proposal
“This proposal is the next step on the road to a final agreement. Though it contains some noticeable differences from the budget that passed the House last week, there are…
Statement from House Ways and Means Chair Ross Hunter regarding the Senate operating budget proposal
“I appreciate the hard work done by Senator Murray and Senator Zarelli in putting this proposal together. I know from experience how difficult the process is. “At first glance, it…
Moscoso, Stanford among freshmen pushing to end tax breaks to fund education
OLYMPIA – After investing several hard days and nights putting their major new education-funding proposal together, the 11 newest Democratic state representatives this morning rolled out their plan to cut…
Reykdal joins freshman Democrats to propose ending tax breaks to fund education
For the freshman legislator from Tumwater, the choice was simple: help fund the state’s paramount duty or defend out-of-state tax breaks. Rep. Chris Reykdal (D) chose K-3 Education, joining 48…