Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers last month sent a letter to a mental health center, sharply criticizing the agency's "hostile bargaining position" in negotiations with unionized employees."Your agency is funded largely through the state's budget," read the Sept. 22 letter, requested by Service Employees International…
Comments from Gov. Chris Gregoire, speaking to reporters shortly after Dino Rossi announced that he'll again challenge her for governor:"All we have to do is ask ourselves: Are we better off as a state today than we were three years ago?" she said. "You bet…
Speaking in Issaquah a few minutes ago, former GOP candidate for governor Dino Rossi said, yes, he'll run again against Democratic incumbent Chris Gregoire."Washington State needs new leadership for a new era," he told cheering supporters and family members. "And that journey starts today."Rossi said…
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