Spin Control
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016
WaLeg Day 58: Police body cam bill passes
Lawmakers approve rules for police body cameras and the images they capture.
WaLeg Day 58: Senate approves college savings plan
Washington residents would have a new way to save for college with a state controlled savings plan that received final approval from the Senate Tuesday.
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016
Idaho GOP voters can check candidate stances with Election Compass survey
The presidential candidates have been whittled to four as the Idaho presidential primary approaches on Tuesday. If you're just tuning into the campaign, or your first choice has dropped out and wonder who best matches your views, try the Election Compass survey.
Legislators push for tougher DUI laws
Lawmakers from all four caucuses said they want tougher DUI laws to pass this session, but the final decision is up to budget negotiators.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016
If lawmakers get hung up on old tax ideas, here are some new ones 1
New ways to raise money for the state budget that the public might accept.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016
Senate passes body camera law 4
Cities and towns would be "strongly encouraged" to adopt ordinances to authorize body cameras for use by local law enforcement under a bill that also sets limits to the release of the footage from those cameras.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016
WaLeg Day 53: One week left
OLYMPIA – With one week to go, the Legislature is scheduled to wrestle with the budget, charter schools, a constitutional amendment on taxes, and programs to fight wildfires.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016
Senate doubles penalties for felony DUI 4
Senate raises highest penalties for the fifth DUI offense.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
Election officials names won't be on election mail 2
The Senate gave final approval to a bill that keeps the names of elections officials off ballot envelopes and other official mail when they're up for re-election.
MONDAY, 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.
SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 2016
Sunday Spin: Budget debates bring out the best in partisans 2
Budget debates bring out more than dollars and cents.
Legislature must reconcile two budget plans
Senate passes very different supplemental budget than House.
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 1
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. 13
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 1
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.
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