Northwest
Lawmakers still grappling with court mandated education funding
Roughly $1 billion more is needed, and school districts want their local levies.
Northwest
Bill that would reduce car tab rates passes the state House
Transit advocates fear it will cut funding for key projects.
Northwest
Vetoed tax cut for manufacturers again pushed in bipartisan effort
Bill would lower business and occupation tax by 40 percent over four years.
Northwest
Lawmakers want to rein in Washington’s many tax breaks
The vast majority of the state’s tax exemptions benefit businesses.
Northwest
Bill to ban the death penalty heard in committee
The hearing attracted passionate testimony from both sides of the issue.