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…
Washington revenues still below pre-recession level
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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…
Seattle prospers – but rich-poor gap also grows
We blogged last week about how income inequality is growing in Washington. Now we have new information about the increasing gap between high earners and lower earners in Seattle. The…