OLYMPIA -- The Legislature slid toward a second special session today with all sides agreeing they couldn't finish negotiating and adopting a two-year operating budget before time runs out in the first special session Tuesday at midnight. Both chambers have passed an operating budget, but…
The only comment we'll make is that it's amazing how much grayer President Obama is than Candidate Obama.
Rep. Maureen Walsh leads Senate in the chorus of "I Can See Clearly Now" at the close of the memorial service for Sen. Mike Carrell. OLYMPIA -- The Senate held a formal memorial service for Sen. Mike Carrell this morning, with tributes from several of…
OLYMPIA -- Two days. That's what's left in the oh-so special session. With each chamber having passed a budget in the last several days we all know the parameters of a possible deal. So the thing to watch for will be some sign of movement…
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