WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
“This recession has had an unprecedented impact on our state’s economy, and after three straight years of deep budget cuts, we have very few options left. I understand just how…
“Since the recession slammed into us three years ago, we’ve slashed more than $10 billion in basic social services and essential public programs. Thousands of state employees have been riffed….
On Tuesday, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition board unanimously approved six new board members to their ranks, including local Representative Steve Tharinger (D-Sequim). The new members bring expertise and…
I’m stepping outside my role as Ways and Means chairman to put out a personal proposal for comment. The idea described below is a big one, moving around about a…
“Fiscal analysts are predicting that our state economy — much like the national outlook — will continue creeping onward the rest of the biennium. I guess we can take solace…