Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state House.
How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.