WALeg Day 2: State of the state speech at noon
OLYMPIA -- Gov. Jay Inslee delivers the state of the state address to a joint session of the Legislature at noon, which will be followed by a GOP response.
OLYMPIA -- Gov. Jay Inslee delivers the state of the state address to a joint session of the Legislature at noon, which will be followed by a GOP response.
OLYMPIA -- Senate Republicans pushed through a rule that will require a supermajority to bring any new tax proposal to the floor for a vote.
OLYMPIA -- Democrats maneuvered to elect Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, president pro tem of the Senate over majority Republicans.
OLYMPIA -- Legislators being sworn in for the start of the 2015 Legislature.
OLYMPIA--The Legislature's 2015 session starts at noon today. Here are some links to keep track of it.
How much should a reasonable person spend to secure a $42,000 a year job? A job with pretty good benefits, like a strong health care plan, generous expenses for food and lodging, and a decent pension – if you keep the bosses happy and they keep you around for a while.s
Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray again ask Congress to make sales tax deduction permanent for states without income taxes.
OLYMPIA – Telling myths from truths may be a major challenge in Washington's upcoming legislative session.
Two GOP senators suggest rule change to require super-majority on tax votes.
Angry, foul-mouthed caller leaves completely over-the-top NSFW voice mail for council president and staffer posts it to YouTube.
OLYMPIA -- Retired state agency executive, county prosecutor nominated to openings on state board that oversees liquor and legal marijuana.
Spokane County has more than 150 licensed recreational marijuana businesses.
Last night's Spokane City Council meeting was ruled by heated talk and dire warnings of a recently passed city law that says police will not ask people about their immigration status. But the council also did some business, notably approving a federal legislative agenda.
For the first time in seven years, something beat out "the economy" as the top issue for the Legislature. This year, it's education.
Two prominent and newly retired Idaho politicians – longtime Coeur d’Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem and longtime Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa – announced Monday that they’re joining Gallatin Public Affairs, where both will be “of counsel” to the regional firm.
Elway Poll says voters think things will get better for U.S., state and their families.
Spin Control's crystal ball sees year of secret sauce, questionable punditry and political bloviating ahead
Sen. Larry Craig's bathroom escapade commemorated off-Broadway.
John Waite, a downtown business owner and three-time Spokane City Council candidate, has announced another run for the city's legislative body.
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