OLYMPIA -- There are still many questions for the legislative session, but at least one certainty: passage of improvements in pensions and other benefits for law enforcement and firefighters.Spurred by a series of murders of law enforcement officers in Western Washington, Gov. Chris Gregoire and…
OLYMPIA -- Opponents of abortion filled the Capitol steps Tuesday as legislators urged them to fight against federal health care mandates and proposals that would set new rules for their crisis pregnancy clinics.A crowd estimated at more than 4,000 by the Washington State Patrol marched…
Washington Realtors released results of a poll today that suggests voters are split on cutting the state budget or raising taxes.Of the 600 voters polled:55 percent said the state is on the wrong track, which is up from 44 percent in a July poll50 percent…
.OLYMPIA — Washington, which already has restrictions on laundry and dishwasher detergents, could ban phosphorus in lawn fertilizers.A bill before the state Senate that would require low- or no-phosphorus fertilizers for lawns – although not for golf courses or on farms – got a series…
Never let it be said that The Daily Show's Jon Stewart only picks on Republicans. Last night he proved he's an equal opportunity annoyer in this discussion of the Massachusetts Senate race.The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cMass Backwardswww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full…
OLYMPIA -- It is League of Women Voters Lobby Day and March for Life Day.Members of the league will be meeting in a room in the Capitol starting at 8:30 a.m., and abortion opponents will hold a rally on the north steps of the building…
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