10 March 2010, 2:48 pm
WA governor signs drug overdose prosecution billBellingham HeraldAP OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington is now the second state in the nation to have a law granting some legal immunity to people who call to report a drug overdose. ...and more »... Read More »
10 March 2010, 12:03 pm
unEARTHED, from Earthjustice (blog)Time to End Tax Break for Washington State's Biggest PolluterunEARTHED, from Earthjustice (blog)Facing a $2.8 billion budget shortfall, there is a movement afoot in Olympia, Washington to repeal a generous tax break enjoyed by the state's largest ...... Read More »
10 March 2010, 9:05 am
KPLUGovernment Reform Proves A Slog In OlympiaKPLUGreg Devereux heads Washington's largest state employee union. He disagrees his members are barriers to reform. Greg Devereux: "Government reform is like ...... Read More »
9 March 2010, 3:09 pm
Chippewa HeraldGregoire Talks Special Session, Reiterates Opposition To Sales Tax HikeOPB NewsIt's one-party Democratic rule in Olympia, but that doesn't mean consensus is easy. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire is not ruling out a ...Gov. says Wash. school reform is requiredSeattle TimesSt... Read More »
9 March 2010, 1:32 pm
The Spokesman ReviewWashington Governor Responds To Idaho Governor's 'Love Letter'OPB NewsHe says he'll also reach out to Washington businesses if legislators in Olympia raise or impose new taxes to balance the budget. ...Gregoire to Idaho: Bring it on!Seattle TimesIdaho courting tax... Read More »
9 March 2010, 10:11 am
State Legislature approves golf cart billKAPS(OLYMPIA)- The Washington State Legislature has approved golf carts on public roads in cities that allow it. The bill now heads to Governor Chris Gregoire ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 6:03 pm
Sound Economy What Washington state does about its budget deficit is a taxing messSeattle TimesFrom a purely economic standpoint, Washington's revenue model is an inefficient mess, saved only by the fiscal disasters in so many other states. ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 3:21 pm
Labor Notes (blog)Mourning Students Interrupt Politics as Usual in Washington StateLabor Notes (blog)Picking up on more March 4 creativity: 75 students from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, organized a funeral for public education March 4 in ...and more »... Read More »
5 March 2010, 5:45 pm
KATUSurvey: Washington residents support income taxKING5.comHow about we just obey the Washington State Constitution and stop trying to squeeze more blood out of the folks still lucky enough to have jobs? if you let ...A Specter Haunting Washington: The Income Tax Debate Returns From the Dead Yet ..... Read More »
18 February 2010, 4:21 pm
Wash. governor proposes tax increasesUPI.comOLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire proposes raising taxes on cigarette, soda and candy sales and out-of-state businesses to ...Gregoire proposes new taxes on soda, water, candySeattle TimesSetting a Low Bar: The Tax Exempti... Read More »
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