By now almost everyone agrees this is the most punishing budget environment since the Great Depression. A regressive tax system coupled with a deep and persistent recession has forced legislators,…
Governor signs Hudgins bill streamlining compliance with workplace rulings
OLYMPIA – The Governor has signed into new state law a measure offered by state Rep.Zack Hudgins (D – Tukwila) that streamlines the appeals process at the state Department of…
Gregoire to sign Orwall’s Foreclosure Fairness Act tomorrow, April 14
Gov. Christine Gregoire will sign the Foreclosure Fairness Act of 2011 into law tomorrow, April 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. 77,000 families lost their homes to foreclosure over a period…
Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan regarding the Senate operating budget proposal
“This proposal is the next step on the road to a final agreement. Though it contains some noticeable differences from the budget that passed the House last week, there are…
Statement from House Ways and Means Chair Ross Hunter regarding the Senate operating budget proposal
“I appreciate the hard work done by Senator Murray and Senator Zarelli in putting this proposal together. I know from experience how difficult the process is. “At first glance, it…