Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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Politics
5 things Boeing's tax break money could buy instead
To prevent a tariff war, Washington lawmakers may take back some of the company's record-setting tax break — and free up $100 million per year in the state budget.
Politics
With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix
Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary, however.
Politics
Process to prevent gerrymandering in WA needs improving, lawmakers say
Redistricting — the once-per-decade exercise of redrawing political boundaries — is set to begin next year.
Politics
Seattle's longtime houseboat dwellers fear the city is leaving them adrift
Residents say city regulations are making it difficult and expensive to perform needed repairs. State lawmakers want to help.