It’s crunch time in Olympia and there’s a lot of work left to do before we can head back home. At the top of the list is agreeing on a two-year operating budget….
Washington Department of Revenue wins national award
Latest available data from the U.S. Small Business Administration says there were 546,885 small businesses in our state in 2010. That’s 98.1 percent of all businesses in Washington! Hence, the…
Statement from Rep. Sharon Wylie on her amendment to the Revenue Package
“This is a critical amendment to a critical bill. The House revenue package produces the money we need to fund the services we promised we’d protect. It invests in education,…
“Day in court” for appeals of SR 520 toll penalties
Nearly one in five drivers crossing the State Route 520 bridge over Lake Washington lacks the pre-purchased windshield transponder that is “read” by electronic sensors so that the toll amount…
Governor Inslee signs Tarleton’s ‘Safe Keys’ bill
Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1647 into law on Tuesday, which will require landlords to safely secure spare and master keys to rental units. State Representative Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard)…