WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
“Now that both proposals are public, I look forward to beginning negotiations with the budget leaders in both chambers. Getting the negotiation process started right away is critical to reaching…
R’s rely on “…gimmicks, gambles and a lot of marijuana.” “House Democrats proposed a sustainable budget that began fixing our unfair tax system while making critical, ongoing investments in education,…
Lawmakers aim to toughen laws on oil trains By Jerry Cornfield, Herald writer OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are trying to reach agreement on tougher rules for the transportation of oil…
Senate panel hears bill raising Washington’s minimum wage By DERRICK NUNNALLY The Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A politically charged proposal to raise Washington’s highest-in-the-nation state minimum wage to…
“I’m pleased that the transportation budget released this week by House Transportation Chair Rep. Judy Clibborn provides funding for the state to make substantial progress on, and in some cases…