OLYMPIA – Medical examiners would be able to discuss the results of autopsies in case involving police shootings, giving them a chance to clear up what Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich refers to as “misinformation and myths” in some controversial cases, under a bill being…
OLYMPIA -- Average citizens who come to Olympia to testify before a House committee will get preference when the list of witnesses is long and the amount of time is short. The House of Representatives changed its rules Friday to give preference to people who…
OLYMPIA -- House Democrats turned down a rule that would have guaranteed every representative at least one hearing on a bill of his or her choice during the session. House Republicans proposed the bill among the package of changes Friday they wanted to the rules…
Rep. Susan Fagan reads from the state Constitution during a floor debate Friday. OLYMPIA -- House Republicans want to change rules to require the state's general fund budget be split up so education expenses are decided before other state programs. The "Fund Education First" proposal…
Rep. Kevin Parker argues in favor of a two-thirds majority for the House to pass any tax increase. OLYMPIA -- The House is debating a rule that may sound familiar -- a requirement that it pass any tax issues receive a two-thirds majority. Familiar because…
OLYMPIA -- The House of Representatives has a bit of housekeeping to take care of this morning, specifically some rules for how they do business. Minority Republicans have proposed four rule changes, including one that would require a two-thirds majority vote on tax measures should…
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