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Despite some GOP support, death penalty ban faces tough road
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, with backing from some Republicans as well as by fellow Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee, is
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Inslee defends his budget, promises to resist Trump
Gov. Jay Inslee today gave a spirited defense of his tax plan for the state, while vowing to resist any
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Day 1 in Olympia, and etiquette is already out the window
An agreement, then a last-minute snub: That’s what Democrats allege took place last week during negotiations over the state’
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5 things to watch in Olympia this year (besides education funding)
Last Thursday, just before 10:30 in the morning, Washington State Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, uttered what may become
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Taxing the rich: A solution to Washington's budget mess?
If only Washington had taxable brothels and gambling. Or oil reserves. Or hordes of flip-flopped tourists descending on our rocky