The governor isn’t a great dealmaker. His absences from Olympia may be helping get his bills passed.
A Thurston County judge says the legality of potential penalties can be tackled once his case is tried.
Democrats, who control the state House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages.
This is the third time Cedar Grove sought changes to reduce threat of legal action over bad odors.
Justices will consider whether Inslee had authority to impose regulations. A lower court said no.
Jordan Sears, 19, has been appointed to fill a vacancy in Gold Bar. He’s not new to local politics.
Jerry Cornfield
Several bills have been introduced, but none made it to a hearing.
The Petri Dish
An old idea for boosting tax receipts is getting revived and repurposed for 2019. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is suggesting a new way of assessing… Continue reading
Fifty billion dollars. It will soon be the subject of many conversations in hallways, hearing rooms, and other Capitol hangouts in Olympia as the amount… Continue reading
Proposal comes from Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
The Petri Dish
While those ballots don’t get counted, taxpayers still must pay the U.S. Postal Service for delivering them.
The Petri Dish
The Grand Old Party endured a good old-fashioned butt-whupping on primary night. Now, Republican leaders in the Legislature must come up with a stunning counterpunch… Continue reading
Opinion
Initiative 1639 would require something similar on paperwork for firearms purchases.
News Analysis
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at a party fundraiser.
Olympia
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
Olympia
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
Olympia
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
Olympia
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
Olympia
For example, no money has been provided to install, maintain and clear out required ballot boxes.
