OLYMPIA -- Democratic leaders trying to figure out a way to raise taxes that will pass both houses of the Legislature are still looking for votes.That's the word after a session in Gov. Chris Gregoire's office broke up, and Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and…
OLYMPIA -- A coalition of health care, education, environment and poverty groups is coming out in favor of the still-to-be-made-public tax proposal.Based on news accounts of the package, the Rebuilding our Economic Future Coalition says the reported combination of taxes on soda, beer, bottled water,…
Spokane Mayor Mary Verner says she's not considering new taxes to bail the city out of its $10 million hole for 2011.City leaders are getting an early start to the budget for the second year in a row and will present a preliminary budget plan…
OLYMPIA -- Democratic legislative leaders have not yet formally announced their "go home" tax deal, apparently because the House caucus isn't yet sure it has the necessary yes votes.But while opposition to certain taxes is already cranking up.The Washington Beverage Association said raising the tax…
OLYMPIA -- Day 25 of the special session is starting pretty slowly, with pro forma sessions in both chambers. No official word on whether the House of Representatives has enough votes for a tax package worked out Wednesday among Gov. Chris Gregoire, Senate Majority Leader…
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