Gov. Chris Gregoire says the budget gap is large, but the options for closing it are small, during a press conference Monday.OLYMPIA -- Warning that every month is critical in solving the state's looming budget deficit, Gov. Chris Gregoire tried to prod legislators into suggesting…
Jim Bensley (right) and Wes Kline of General Administration direct the raising and securing of the Holiday Kids Tree in the Capitol Rotunda Monday.OLYMPIA -- The Holiday Kids Tree was hoisted into its stand in the Capitol Rotunda at lunchtime Monday.At about 25 feet, it's…
OLYMPIA -- Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler wants authority to limit the amount of surpluses insurance companies can amass when considering their requested rate hikes.He'll ask the Legislature for the authority to take those surpluses into account, and deny rate hikes of an insurance company had…
OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is announcing an executive order to "enhance accountability" on state contracts at noon.By the end of the day, legislative leaders from the two parties in the two houses are supposed to be reporting their proposals for cutting the state budget…
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