OLYMPIA—A possible state government shutdown has dominated the news for months. Now that a budget deal is in sight before July 1, there’s a different state budget that may not…
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Reps. Kagi and Ryu to Senate Republicans: Stop stalling on school construction, local projects
OLYMPIA—A possible state government shutdown has dominated the news for months. Now that a budget deal is in sight before July 1, there’s a different state budget that may not…
Goodman, Frockt propose mental health “co-responder” teams to avoid use of deadly force in law enforcement calls
OLYMPIA — Mental health professionals would assist law enforcement officers who respond to calls from people in crisis, under legislation introduced this week by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland and Sen….
Local projects at risk without Senate agreement on capital budget
OLYMPIA— Projects throughout the 1st Legislative District could be unnecessarily delayed if Senate Republicans continue refusing to negotiate a state capital budget. In April, the House passed its version of…
Local communities lose projects and jobs if Senate refuses to negotiate Capital Budget
OLYMPIA—Local projects might see delays if Senate Republicans continue to refuse to negotiate a Capital Budget. The House proposed construction projects throughout the state totaling $4.15 billion to build new…