Article by Erik Smith. Published on Friday, May 20, 2011 EST.Legislative Leaders Expect Budget Agreement in Time for Wednesday Adjournment – But Watch What Happens in the Senate! The governor’s office — where the action is.By Erik Smi…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, May 19, 2011 EST.House Will Reconvene on Saturday, Not Monday — And so the Endgame Begins By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, May 19.—House Democrats anno…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 EST.Labor Unions Don’t Pay B&O Tax, But No One Seems to Know About This $9 Million Break From the April 8 labor rally at the Capitol.By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washi…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 EST.Meeting Today Signals Beginning of End – Battle or Fizzle? The floor of the state House.By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, May 17.—Finally, after all …
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Monday, May 16, 2011 EST.Terrified Lawmakers Pass Routine Bills, Break for Lunch, Adjourn Army of the undead does the “Monster Mash.” By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, May …
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Friday, May 15, 2011 EST.Initiative Season Finally Begins as First Paid Signature Gatherer of Year Shows Up at Lacey Wal-Mart – Also Bears Petitions for Eyman, Chickens Washington state’s initiative season get…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, May 13, 2011 EST.Contradicts Gregoire Claim in 2004 Campaign By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, May 12.—When is a tax not a tax? When it comes up for a vote in …
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2011 EST.Money Keeps Pouring In Gov. Christine Gregoire.By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, May 11.—Last week’s news about the state tax-amnesty program keeps…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 EST.Nursing Home Maneuver Challenged on Senate Floor – and Upcoming Hospital Fight Could Blow Big Hole in Budget Lt. Gov. Brad Owen: Budget’s fate is in his hands.By Erik Smith Staff wr…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Monday, May 09, 2011 EST.Workers Must Take Test That’s Not Offered, and Attend Classes That Many Can’t Get By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, May 9.—By the end of t…
