OLYMPIA -- The House passed a $34.2 billion budget for most state programs that would add money to public schools and assumes a jump in some taxes on businesses and consumers. In a mostly party-line vote, House Democrats the two-year spending plan that their budget…
Sen. Andy Billig argues in favor of allowing small theaters to serve beer and wine. OLYMPIA -- Small theaters would be able to sell beer and wine during movies under a bill that narrowly passed the Senate today. Over objections from some senators that it…
Sen. Mike Padden listens to debate on bill to raise pay to presidential electors. OLYMPIA -- Electors who cast their vote for the state's choice for president would get more money in 2016 -- quite a bit more -- under a bill that passed the…
WASHINGTON — Powerful Congressional voices on transportation issues, including Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, admonished the Federal Aviation Administration for plans to shutter control towers nationwide as a result of federal spending cuts, including Spokane’s tower at Felts Field. Cantwell joined six of her colleagues…
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