Politics House Democrats approve tax package to finance school upgrades Democrats push through revenue hikes but 5 party members in swing districts vote with Republicans. by John Stang / April 24, 2013
Politics House Democrats trim their education improvements State Rep. Reuven Carlyle, leading proponent of the current tax reform proposals by John Stang / April 23, 2013
Politics Over greens' objections, state Senate overhauls toxics act Sen. Kevin Ranker by John Stang / April 22, 2013
Politics Tim Eyman wants to fight again for two-thirds tax requirement Tim Eyman by John Stang / April 22, 2013
Politics Budget talks could get under way in Olympia Lawmakers continue to huddle behind closed doors at the capitol. by John Stang / April 21, 2013
Politics Businesses attack House plan for tax break eliminations Others argue that repeals would provide both fairness and much-needed revenue. by John Stang / April 19, 2013
Culture State Senate Republican victory could be costly with women, Hispanic Washingtonians News analysis: Maintaining discipline within the Majority Coalition Caucus was a choice that will strike some as driven by an exclusionary agenda that the party is supposedly trying to escape. by John Stang / April 18, 2013
Politics Democrats banging on Senate door for Reproductive Parity Act Sen. Rodney Tom (lower left) listens during a conversation on the Senate floor with Ed Murray. by John Stang / April 18, 2013
Politics Senate to high schools: Think about community service The House wants a requirement that students perform community service to graduate. by John Stang / April 17, 2013
Politics House leader Richard DeBolt leaves for health reasons House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt by John Stang / April 17, 2013
