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Moving Washington forward…..at least in the House
Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved the Connecting Washington package, which would modernize Washington’s transportation infrastructure and create as many as 100,000 jobs across the state. House Bill 1954 and...
We have a budget!
The state budget agreed to by the Legislature today delivers for 1 million kids in public schools, middle-class college students struggling to pay tuition bills, 300,000 Washingtonians now without health...
Vibrant communities require strong families
Never forget the very real world behind raw budget numbers — always sound advice, especially in this day and age. House Democrats are keeping that reality in mind as we...
Let’s pass fair telecommunications reform
It’s a classic no-brainer: A legislative proposal that directly affects a major industry is supported by the competing segments of that industry – and in fact, was worked out in...
Employment up in Washington, but new investments necessary to sustain economic growth
Families across Washington who have been struggling since the recession began have another reason to be hopeful this week, as new employment figures show that our state’s job market continues...
Community health hangs on budget deal
While the official June 18 forecast for increased state revenue could smooth the path to a budget agreement in the Legislature, the deal is not yet done – and the...
$90 million decrease in projected spending is good news, but where did it come from?
Budget writers got another shot of good news yesterday — in addition to a projected $231 in increased revenue, they also got a $90 million decrease in necessary spending from...
State revenues are growing with the economy
State budget writers got a bit of happy news this morning when the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported they expect $231 million more in revenue that previously projected. Add...
Shutdown casualty: law and order
State government officials are scrambling this week to figure out what will happen if there is no budget in place when the new fiscal year starts July 1. It’s not...
The Bracken Fix: Millionaire estates or a million school kids?
If you haven’t heard of “The Bracken case,” it’s probably because you’re more focused on everyday life, like your child’s graduation, finally getting that root canal, or making those home...