Equity Legislature finally finds a measure to agree on Sen. Barbara Bailey, center, chairs the Senate Higher Education Committee. With are committee members Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (left) and Sen. Randi Becker by John Stang / January 30, 2014
Politics State Senate explores global warming viewpoints Sen. Doug Ericksen by John Stang / January 29, 2014
Politics Minimum wages: Lower to fuel opportunity? Sen. Janea Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake by John Stang / January 29, 2014
Politics Inslee's school money quest runs toward Republican wall Jay Inslee by John Stang / January 28, 2014
Politics Ex-Rep. Giffords looks for a missing ingredient in gun control Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords testifies for Initiative 594 with her husband, Mark Kelly. by John Stang / January 28, 2014
Politics Senate Republicans flex their muscles against a Democratic friend Sen. Steve Hobbs by John Stang / January 27, 2014
Politics GOP Senator has Washington's Insurance Commissioner in her sights Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler at a 2009 rally in support of health care reform. by John Stang / January 27, 2014
Politics Testifying about lawyer bills for foster kids Rep. Roger Goodman's bill would mandate legal representation for kids. by John Stang / January 26, 2014
Politics State Legislature looks (cautiously) at $12 minimum wage Sen. John Braun by John Stang / January 23, 2014