The numbers are staggering: out 0f 1,641 rape kits booked into evidence over a period of 10 years, why did the Seattle Police Department only test 365? Rep. Tina Orwall,…
Why aren’t so many rape kits sent to the lab?
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Washington revenues still below pre-recession level
Despite relatively good financial news over the past several years, Washington’s budget still has not fully recovered from the financial crisis. According to a new report released by the Pew…
Rep. Jim Moeller: Revenues are up, and that’s good news–but there’s more to the story
Statement by Speaker Pro Tem Jim Moeller on the state’s budget forecast: It’s good news that revenues are going up a bit more. It would be better news if politicians…
House Democrats select leaders for 2015-16
The House Democratic Caucus met in Olympia today and selected a number of leaders for the next Legislature. Frank Chopp (Seattle): House Speaker-designate Pat Sullivan (Covington): Majority Leader Eric Pettigrew…
Rep. Roger Freeman: 1965 – 2014
Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp and Democratic Caucus Chair Eric Pettigrew on the passing of Representative Roger Freeman: “Our hearts and prayers are with the family of Rep. Roger…