Earlier this week the House Democrats voted to make me chairman of the Ways and Means committee in the House, responsible for tax policy and crafting the biennial budget. I’m…
Ross Elected chairman of Ways and Means
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Frank Chopp unanimously elected as Speaker-designate by House Democrats
OLYMPIA – The House Democratic Caucus met in Olympia today and selected a number of leaders for the next Legislature. Frank Chopp (Seattle) was unanimously re-elected as House Speaker-designate. Pat…
Special Session Budget Report
This weekend the Legislature met in a special session to address the budget shortfall. Unlike what you’ve heard in the press, we can’t all arrive in Olympia, figure out what…
Fasten your seat belts for 2011: A budget odyssey
No, perhaps it won’t quite be open season on sacred cows. But yes, most everything is on the table when the 2011 Legislature convenes next month. Olympia must continue standing…
Caucus peers elect Moeller Speaker Pro Tempore-designate
Clark County lawmaker resumes leadership duties in upcoming session OLYMPIA – Already bound to be demanding enough, the 2011 legislative session just got even more so for state Rep. Jim…