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Republicans Will Have More Say in Labor Negotiations Under Budget Deal
The GOP has been none too please with Inslee’s negotiations.
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There’s a Budget Deal, But Even Some Lawmakers Don’t Know What It Is
One senator called the process “very disheartening.”
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Deal Reached to Ease the Stakes of High School Graduation Tests
The biology requirement would be suspended, while students who fail English and math exams would be provided a…
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As Third Special Session Begins, Lawmakers Struggle Over Budget
Inslee says shutdown would be historic failure by lawmakers.
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Lawmakers Down to the Wire Twisting and Turning the McCleary Rubik’s Cube
Will they solve the puzzle in time?
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With the State Budget at an Impasse, the Countdown to Shutdown Is On
If a budget isn’t signed by the end of July 1, state parks will close, critical social services…
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House, Senate Narrow Differences on Testing Requirements
A proposed compromise would provide a way for students who fail the English and math assessments to graduate.
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Dems, GOP Sit Down for Serious Talks on Water Rights Law
The Hirst decision was embraced by environmentalists and tribal leaders. Now lawmakers must figure out how to adhere…
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Lawmakers Near Deal on Paid Family Leave for All Workers
The legislature established the program in 2017, but is only now in agreement on how to fund it.
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GOP Senators Continue Quest to Slash Car Tab Fees
Legislation passed Tuesday lowers the tax rate from 1.1 percent to 0.5 percent and requires Sound Transit to…
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State Agencies Prep for ‘Unlikely’ Government Shutdown
More than 60,000 public employees have been notified of a potential layoff.
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With a Shutdown Looming, State Lawmakers Consider Their Options
“It is really just a math problem.”
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High School Graduation Testing Rules Stymie State Lawmakers
Would-be graduates wait in limbo while Republicans and Democrats stand their ground.
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Boeing Saved $242 Million Through Tax Breaks in 2016
But Washington state labor leaders say the aerospace giant isn’t keeping up its end of the bargain.
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Prepping for a Government Shutdown Is the New Normal in Olympia
For the third straight budget year, things are coming down to the wire.
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A Divided Legislature Pushes Into Second Special Session
“They have a lot of work to do. They have a long way to go to reach consensus.”
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As Special Session Comes to a Close, Very Little Accomplished
State lawmakers failed to pass a budget or find an answer for McCleary.
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Eyman Calls AG’s Lawsuit Over Finances Politically Motivated
The conservative political activist says Bob Ferguson “consistently opposed” his ballot measures.