Legislation sponsored by Representative Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) that would ease restrictions on local government purchasing practices passed out of the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon. “This legislation helps cities…
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Bill to give working families a tax rebate heard in House Finance
Back in 2008, the legislature approved the Working Families Tax Rebate – a provision that would have given families supported by a low-wage worker a portion of what they pay…
Washington’s flawed revenue system
An interesting look at structural problems in our state’s revenue system Washington’s Flawed Revenue System from Remy Trupin
Common-sense House bill seeks fairness for 520 bridge drivers
Drivers on the SR 520 floating bridge across Lake Washington will get more of a chance to plead their cases with the state bureaucracy if they get slapped with unfair…
Bills Sponsored by Rep. Freeman Advance Out of Committee
Four high-profile pieces of legislation introduced by Representative Roger Freeman have had a public hearing and passed out of committee – the first important step in the legislative process. Here…