Legislators narrowly beat the clock to pass a budget and changes to local school-district levies Sunday. They also passed I-1000, to reverse a ban on affirmative action.
At this point, the revenue proposal isn’t included in Washington lawmakers’ final budget deal.
At Washington's Capitol, rushed budget votes and tight-lipped lawmakers have become a pattern. Some say the public loses.
City officials and the owner of the property are close to an agreement that could allow Seattle more time to salvage the historic venue.
Seattle’s Frank Chopp is stepping down after two decades as House speaker. So far, women are the ones lining up to permanently replace him.
