Legislature must reconcile two budget plans
Senate passes very different supplemental budget than House.
Spin Control archive for Jan. 1, 2016
SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 2016
FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 2016
WaLeg Day 47: Senate budget vote expected
The Senate is expected to vote on its supplemental budget sometime today.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 2016
Going in depth on the inmate early release investigation
Gov. Jay Inslee released details of his office's independent investigation into the early release of thousands of prison inmates. For links to the report and the exhibits, go inside the blog.
WALeg Day 46: House passes budget
House passes supplemental budget.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24, 2016
Washington presidential primary ballot set
Secretary of State's office says at least seven names will be on the May 24 presidential primary ballot.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 2016
WaLeg Day 45: House won't impeach Kelley
House leaders say there will be no vote to impeach State Auditor Troy Kelley.
SUNDAY, FEB. 21, 2016
Sunday Spin 2: No deadline drama
What would the 4:59 bill be?
SATURDAY, FEB. 20, 2016
Sunday Spin: Kids make imperfect political props
Inviting toddlers to a political unveiling can have its downside.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19, 2016
WaLeg Day 40: Is charter school bill an innovative fix or money laundering?
A proposal to find a new way to send state money to public charter schools approved recently by the Senate was described by some as a way to save innovative education and by others as an unconstitutional money-laundering plan.
Where's my GOP precinct caucus?
Republican precinct caucuses are Saturday in Washington. If you plan to attend, but don't know where yours is, we can help get you there.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 2016
What did profanity-laced call to Shea say? We'll tell you if you really want to know.
State patrol says voicemail threat received by Rep. Matt Shea wasn't a death threat. But it is certainly profane. We have the transcript inside, but WARNIN: It's definitely NSFW.
MONDAY, FEB. 15, 2016
WATCH: Condon and Stuckart on KSPS' Talk to City Hall
If you missed the live, call-in Talk to City Hall last week, now's your chance to see it.
WaLeg Day 36: Protests, fish and a Seahawk
OLYMPIA -- One never knows what one will encounter at the Capitol when the Legislature is in session.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14, 2016
Say what?
“Transportation is a nonpartisan issue,” Sen. Ann Rivers, R-Vancouver, said in a debate over an appointment to the state Transportation Commission. Could’ve fooled everybody last week when the Senate majority voted to dump Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson.
Sunday Spin 3: Color coded
As the paper shuffles.
Sunday Spin 2: Baby boom?
Are celebrations over the end of last year's session showing up nine months later?
SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 2016
Sunday Spin: Legislature an intermittent source of humor
Sometimes mirth breaks out at unexpected times in the Capitol.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 2016
WaLeg Day 33: Senate turns down tax supermajority amendment
The Senate is debating, and will ultimately vote, this morning on a constitutional amendment to require two-thirds majorities for tax increases.
THURSDAY, FEB. 11, 2016
House OKs 12-month supplies of birth control pills
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill that requires insurance companies to cover 12-month refills of birth control pills for their enrollees
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2016
Transgender bathroom bill fails in Senate
OLYMPIA – Transgender people can continue to use restrooms and other public facilities based on the gender with which they identify. The Senate narrowly rejected an effort to repeal a rule approved late last year by the Human Rights Commission which allows people to use public restrooms, bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity, n
TUESDAY, FEB. 9, 2016
Condon and Stuckart will answer your questions tonight on KSPS' "Talk to City Hall"
City Hall reporter Nicholas Deshais will be there to ask some questions as well.
MONDAY, FEB. 8, 2016
3rd District lawmakers have telephone "town hall" Monday night
The three Democratic legislators from central Spokane's 3rd District will have a town hall, via telephone, for constituents Monday night.
SUNDAY, FEB. 7, 2016
Sunday Spin 3: Good rhetoric, questionable math
Sometimes legislators go stray into unreal numbers to support their bills.
Sunday Spin 2: Handwriting not on the wall
Should the state require students to learn cursive? One senator thinks so.
SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 2016
Sunday Spin: Given the chance, Mumm would have defended leave ordinance
Friction between Spokane lawmaker and Spokane City Council.
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