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This is how laws get introduced: the Hopper

Rep. Roger Goodman, first bill of session

You’ll hear lawmakers talk about “dropping a bill” or “putting a bill in the Hopper.” This is what that actually means. Staff at the Code Reviser’s Office take draft legislation… READ MORE

Financial Management Software: Not Sexy but Good

The Washington Policy Center posted last week about State Auditor Brian Sonntag’s report to Governor Gregoire recommending financial management reforms. It’s a dry report filled with acronyms that’re geeky to… READ MORE