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• State leaders see tighter coffer, bipartisan tilt

  November 7, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Washington politicians who had any doubt the public is in no mood for more taxes should have had that cleared up Tuesday. For the budget struggles ahead next … 19

• GOP gains mean more of the same at Idaho Statehouse

  November 7, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – While much of the nation endorsed a sharp change in political direction Tuesday, Idaho went its own way – the same way it’s headed for the past four … 4

• Care oversight office loses funding

  November 4, 2010 in City on Page A1 The future of the state office charged with protecting the rights of residents of nursing homes and assisted-living centers is in doubt after officials learned it will lose a third … 10

• College presidents plead for state funding

  October 21, 2010 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – The Legislature doesn’t get back to work for about three months, but leaders of Washington’s public colleges and universities began their fight for a share of dwindling state … 2

• Furlough day for many Washington state employees

  October 11, 2010 in City While Columbus Day is a holiday for federal workers, Monday is an unpaid furlough day for tens of thousands of Washington state employees at dozens of agencies. 26

• Rossi’s earmark stance questioned

  September 10, 2010 in City on Page A6 Republican Dino Rossi’s latest television commercial repeats an objection to certain types of federal spending known as earmarks that has become a hallmark of his campaign against incumbent U.S. Sen. … 6

• Many Washington agencies closed today

  September 7, 2010 in City Thousands of Washington state employees are having an extended Labor Day weekend with an unpaid day off today. 17

• Furloughs on Tuesday will close many offices

  September 3, 2010 in City on Page A7 Many state offices will be closed Tuesday as workers for most agencies and departments go on a one-day unpaid furlough, the third this year. Thousands of state workers, from the …

• Welfare advocates protest state program cuts

  September 2, 2010 in City on Page A9 OLYMPIA – Welfare advocates met with Washington officials Wednesday to protest state assistance cuts ordered by Gov. Chris Gregoire, saying it makes little sense to trim support for parents when …

• Forum will hear budget ideas today

  July 29, 2010 in City on Page A5 Got a thought on how to help solve the state’s budget woes? Today is your chance in Eastern Washington. That’s when the Office of Financial Management brings its road show … 1

• Governor may call special legislative session

  July 22, 2010 in City Gov. Chris Gregoire says if $480 million in Medicaid matching money doesn’t come from the federal government by Aug. 9 she’ll have to consider a special session of the Legislature … 20

• Wash. governor launches website seeking budget ideas

  July 20, 2010 in City Gov. Chris Gregoire wants state residents to sound off online with ideas on the state budget. Gregoire announced Monday the launch of a website that allows people to suggest, … 29

• 2 Wash. agencies to close for one day on July 6

  June 29, 2010 in City Two state agencies will close for one day next week because of state budget cuts. The superintendent of public instruction’s office and the Department of Retirement Systems will both be … 1

• Tax hikes balancing budget in weak economy

    June 17, 2010 in City Washington’s economy is slowly getting better, but tax hikes are mainly keeping state budget out of the red through mid 2013. 4

• Washington state counts on Medicaid boost

  June 3, 2010 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Washington may need another special session of the Legislature if Congress doesn’t come through with some $480 million in higher payments for Medicaid, Gov. Chris Gregoire said Wednesday. … 4

• Gregoire: Second special session may be needed

  June 2, 2010 in Region OLYMPIA — Washington may need another special session of the Legislature if Congress doesn’t come through with some $480 million in higher payments for Medicaid, Gov. Chris Gregoire said Wednesday. … 4

• Town hall meetings set for Washington state budget

  May 26, 2010 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – With the state facing a possible shortfall of $2 billion in the next budget cycle, the governor’s office will hold town hall meetings around the state on the … 1

• List reveals taxman’s discerning sweet tooth

  May 11, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Tax protesters with a sweet tooth, rejoice. Even after the sales tax hits candy on June 1, you’ll still find plenty of sweet treats that are tax-free. But … 3

• Gregoire signs new state budget into law

  May 4, 2010 in City Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed the Legislature’s new operating budget, which bridges an estimated $2.8 billion deficit in the state’s general fund.

• Gregoire signs package of tax hikes

  April 23, 2010 in City OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire signed two major tax increases Friday, insisting the state had no choice but to raise taxes on a wide range of businesses and consumer goods … 28

• Washington tax may send smokers east

  April 14, 2010 in City on Page A1 Cigarettes soon will cost about $8 a pack as Washington legislators add another $1 in taxes. The higher state taxes – which brings the total on every pack to $3 … 34

• Fixed menu for budget might leave a bad taste

  April 11, 2010 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – When talking about the Legislature, it’s easy to get wrapped up in parliamentary details and arcane political jargon. To avoid that, here’s a simple way to look at …

• Wash. high court: Can’t order governor to pay unions

  April 8, 2010 in City The state Supreme Court says it can’t force the governor to include a public employee union’s pay raises in the state budget. 1

• Idaho lawmakers slashed spending, assailed federal initiatives

  April 4, 2010 in Idaho on Page B1 BOISE – Idaho lawmakers’ session this year was one of slash and bash – slashing deeply into state budgets for everything from schools to health care while passing measure after … 4

• Olympia budget gridlock still unsolved

  April 3, 2010 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – The Washington Legislature’s special session could continue through next weekend. House members, who had much of the week off but returned Friday to vote on a few bills, …

• Idaho cuts welfare programs amid shrinking budgets

  April 1, 2010 in Idaho The shrinking budget for Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare is already having an impact on dozens of mentally ill patients and some of the services those clients receive. 5

• Gregoire warns of 20 percent cuts if budget stalls

  March 24, 2010 in City Gov. Chris Gregoire warned Wednesday that she could be forced to make across-the-board cuts of 20 percent if the Legislature doesn’t come up with a budget-balancing agreement. Gregoire expressed frustration … 18

• ‘Impasse’ endures amid budget talks

  March 24, 2010 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Most legislators took a couple days of “rolling recess” this week, staying away from the Capitol while their leaders tried to bridge the two opposing views on solving … 1

• Transportation plan passes

  March 10, 2010 in City on Page A9 The state Legislature has passed an updated state transportation budget that lawmakers say will bankroll thousands of construction jobs.

• Federal reform ban heads to Otter

  March 10, 2010 in Idaho on Page A5 Idaho lawmakers have sent Gov. Butch Otter legislation to ban the enforcement in Idaho of any federal requirement that all individuals and businesses purchase health insurance, and to require the …

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