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Spin Control archive for Feb. 26, 2013

TUESDAY, FEB. 26, 2013

Debate over tax super-majority continues

OLYMPIA – A proposed constitutional amendment gave a Senate panel another chance to argue whether democracy is helped or hurt by requiring legislative super-majorities to approve tax increases. Definitely helped, Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, the sponsor of the amendment, told the Ways and Means Committee.…

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WA Lege Day 44: More on 2/3rds majorities

OLYMPIA -- There are many different attempts to cement a requirement for a two-thirds supermajority for taxes into law. Today, the Senate Ways and Means Committee has a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment that would do that. The same panel also has a hearing…

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