OLYMPIA – The Legislature returns Saturday with time running out in its special session and only two options on its unbalanced budget, Gov. Chris Gregoire said. Pass an array of taxes that covers everything from soda and bottled water to candy and cigarettes, or go…
OLYMPIA -- The Legislature did just this side of bupkiss in public Friday, to the chagrin of folks who bottle, distribute and sell soda, and some state employees hoping to make a point about layoffs.A coalition of folks opposed to a proposed soda tax gathered…
OLYMPIA -- Democratic leaders in the House and Senate may still be searching for enough votes to pass their "go home" tax package, but some of the would-be taxed aren't waiting for them to get a head count and reassemble at the capital.Bottlers, convenience store…