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• Three issues at forefront of session

  May 14, 2013 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has shortened his top priorities on the Legislature’s “to do” list for the special session to three things: Pass an operating budget. Pass a new … 33

• Budgets could force special session

  April 18, 2013 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – The Legislature is running out of days faster than it is running out of controversial issues, but leaders are still wary of saying they will need a special … 10

• Gardner tribute weaves impact, respect, humor

  March 23, 2013 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – With his family in the gallery and flags outside lowered to half-staff, former Gov. Booth Gardner was eulogized Friday in the Senate chamber where he once served as … 1

• Gov. Jay Inslee offers jobs outline

  February 14, 2013 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee added some specifics to his campaign themes of generating more jobs in key industries, releasing a package Wednesday of tax breaks and spending projects designed … 7

• Pot leaving Washington is federal concern

  January 25, 2013 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – State officials are trying to convince the federal government they can keep legally grown pot from making its way over the border to Oregon, Idaho or other states … 43

• Republicans to lead Washington Senate

  December 11, 2012 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – In a move variously described as an exciting opportunity for bipartisanship or a political coup, a pair of Democrats announced Monday they are joining forces with the Senate’s … 28

• GOP takes control of state Senate

  December 10, 2012 in City, Region A coalition of 23 Republicans and two Democrats said today they plan to take control of the Senate when it convenes next month. 22

• Workers’ comp deal reported near to break legislative logjam

  May 22, 2011 in City on Page B7 OLYMPIA – Legislators may reach a deal sometime today on one of the key stumbling blocks to passing a budget and adjourning, a spokesman for Gov. Chris Gregoire said Saturday …

• Legislature grinds toward compromise

  May 21, 2011 in City OLYMPIA – Legislators may reach a deal sometime Sunday on one of the key stumbling blocks to passing a budget and adjourning, a spokesman for Gov. Chris Gregoire said this …

• Senate extends tax incentive for film companies

  May 20, 2011 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – With signs emerging the Washington Legislature might at least make an effort to finish work by next Wednesday’s deadline, the Senate Thursday extended a tax break for movies …