Mon., Feb. 29, 2016
Inslee: No reason Legislature shouldn't get out on time
The Legislature should settle on a budget and finish work by March 10, the last day for the regular session, Gov. Jay Inslee said.
Mon., Feb. 29, 2016
The Legislature should settle on a budget and finish work by March 10, the last day for the regular session, Gov. Jay Inslee said.
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
Budget debates bring out more than dollars and cents.
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
Senate passes very different supplemental budget than House.
Fri., Feb. 26, 2016
The Senate is expected to vote on its supplemental budget sometime today.
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
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.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016
Secretary of State's office says at least seven names will be on the May 24 presidential primary ballot.
Tue., Feb. 23, 2016
House leaders say there will be no vote to impeach State Auditor Troy Kelley.
Sat., Feb. 20, 2016
Inviting toddlers to a political unveiling can have its downside.
Fri., Feb. 19, 2016
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.
Fri., Feb. 19, 2016
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.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016
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.
Mon., Feb. 15, 2016
If you missed the live, call-in Talk to City Hall last week, now's your chance to see it.
Mon., Feb. 15, 2016
OLYMPIA -- One never knows what one will encounter at the Capitol when the Legislature is in session.
Sun., Feb. 14, 2016
“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.
Sun., Feb. 14, 2016
Are celebrations over the end of last year's session showing up nine months later?
Sat., Feb. 13, 2016
Sometimes mirth breaks out at unexpected times in the Capitol.
Fri., Feb. 12, 2016
The Senate is debating, and will ultimately vote, this morning on a constitutional amendment to require two-thirds majorities for tax increases.
Thu., Feb. 11, 2016
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill that requires insurance companies to cover 12-month refills of birth control pills for their enrollees
Wed., Feb. 10, 2016
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
Tue., Feb. 9, 2016
City Hall reporter Nicholas Deshais will be there to ask some questions as well.
Mon., Feb. 8, 2016
The three Democratic legislators from central Spokane's 3rd District will have a town hall, via telephone, for constituents Monday night.
Sun., Feb. 7, 2016
Sometimes legislators go stray into unreal numbers to support their bills.
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