The 2011 Legislature is halfway done. Cuts to vital services and programs are coming at a time when our tax burden is falling. The second major cutoff for this legislative…
Takko’s plan: State’s duty toward watershed-stewardship is balanced with a respect for farming industry
House OKs bill aimed at resolving quarrels before they hit the courtroom OLYMPIA – Balance. Yes, you’d better believe this one’s all about balance. The House of Representatives today passed…
When it comes to the public’s dollar, Moeller says ‘fraud is fraud’
Lawmaker urges a wary eye in monitoring business exemptions OLYMPIA – While we go about the business of safeguarding our municipal treasury, according to a Clark County legislator, we’d better…
Spokane legislators to host March 12 town hall meetings
OLYMPIA – The legislators from Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District will be returning home from Olympia to host a couple of town hall meetings with constituents. Representatives Timm Ormsby and Andy…
House lawmakers celebrate Children’s Day at the Capitol
OLYMPIA – House lawmakers from every corner of the state joined to honor and celebrate young people in Washington during Children’s Day at the Capitol last Monday. Many invited their…