OLYMPIA—Communities in Washington could soon have new opportunities to invest in cutting-edge economic development and job-creation strategies. The state Senate voted unanimously Monday for a proposal by Rep. Cindy Ryu…
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Moeller says GOP ‘inflexibility severely limits options in this hardest-times budget’
House Democratic Caucus unveils 2011-2013 plan, including $4.4 billion in cuts OLYMPIA – One must play the hand that one is dealt, even when – if you’ll pardon a mixed…
“Responsible decisions for tough times” in House budget
OLYMPIA – House budget-writers today released a trimmed-down budget proposal that makes substantial cuts to every part of the state budget while preserving services and programs that help educate our…
House honors César Chávez’s legacy
OLYMPIA—Thursday, March 31, would have been César Chávez’s 84th birthday. To celebrate his life and honor his legacy, State Representatives Luis Moscoso (D-Mountlake Terrace) and Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney (D-Seattle) co-sponsored…
House unveils bipartisan construction budget
Funding for schools, parks and jobs OLYMPIA — Lawmakers in the House proposed a bipartisan $3.1 billion construction budget that focuses on job creation and fully funds $390 million in…