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Budget Negotiations to Start Monday
We’re now entering the budget negotiation phase of the session. The Senate and House are in pretty significantly different places. The top level difference is only about a billion dollars,…
The House of Representatives will debate oil transportation safety on the floor today
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives will debate oil transportation safety on the floor today. Over the last few years, Washington has seen rapid growth in the amount of crude…
Bipartisan amendment would provide seed money for bi-state bridge coalition
The Washington State House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would provide $100,000 for the creation of a bi-state legislative work group to seek solutions for a bridge crossing…
Rep. Sawyer: Pierce County, Lakewood Councils can no longer ban pot without public vote
OLYMPIA – In 2012, Washington voters passed Initiative 502 to legalize recreational marijuana by a 57 percent vote. In Pierce County, I-502 passed in every district, 54 percent overall. The…