King County prosecutor calls on Legislature to abolish the state's death penalty
SEATTLE -- King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg on Friday called on the Legislature to repeal the state's death penalty law, saying it "is broken and cannot be fixed."In a op-ed column in The Seattle Times, Satterberg wrote, "I call on the Legislature to repeal the law and make the punishment for aggravated murder a sentence of life without the possibility of parole by supporting legislation like Senate Bill 6052 this session to abolish the death penalty."He said, "It is my duty to report that the death penalty law in our state is broken and cannot be fixed.
SEATTLE -- King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg on Friday called on the Legislature to repeal the state's death penalty law, saying it "is broken and cannot be fixed."In a op-ed column in The Seattle Times, Satterberg wrote, "I call on the Legislature to repeal the law and make the punishment for aggravated murder a sentence of life without the possibility of parole by supporting legislation like Senate Bill 6052 this session to abolish the death penalty."He said, "It is my duty to report that the death penalty law in our state is broken and cannot be fixed.
Senate passes conversion ban, transgender bullying bills
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Senate has passed a bill seeking to ban therapists from trying to change a minor's sexual orientation.Senate Bill 5722 passed on a 32-16 vote Friday and now heads to the House.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Senate has passed a bill seeking to ban therapists from trying to change a minor's sexual orientation.Senate Bill 5722 passed on a 32-16 vote Friday and now heads to the House.
What a government shutdown would mean for Washington state
SEATTLE -- The federal government will effectively shut down if Congress can't pass a spending bill by midnight Friday.During the last government shutdown in 2013, nearly 1 million workers were furloughed nationally, costing the government $2.5 billion in lost productivity.
SEATTLE -- The federal government will effectively shut down if Congress can't pass a spending bill by midnight Friday.During the last government shutdown in 2013, nearly 1 million workers were furloughed nationally, costing the government $2.5 billion in lost productivity.
Legislature passes capital budget for $4 billion in new school, other construction projects
SEATTLE (AP) — A deal reached by top state lawmakers on a rural water dispute paved the way for approval of more than $4 billion in new school and other construction projects Thursday, officials said.Republican and Democratic leaders reached a negotiated agreement earlier this week on the water dispute and the two-year capital budget, said Rep.
SEATTLE (AP) — A deal reached by top state lawmakers on a rural water dispute paved the way for approval of more than $4 billion in new school and other construction projects Thursday, officials said.Republican and Democratic leaders reached a negotiated agreement earlier this week on the water dispute and the two-year capital budget, said Rep.
Washington lawmakers considering 2.4 cents per-mile Road Usage Charge
The growing number of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles on Washington roads has prompted lawmakers to consider replacing the gas tax with a Road Usage Charge.
The growing number of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles on Washington roads has prompted lawmakers to consider replacing the gas tax with a Road Usage Charge.
Deal reached on water dispute that stalled new construction
SEATTLE -- Top state lawmakers have reached a deal on a complex rural water dispute that has held up approval of more than $4 billion in new school and other construction projects for months.Rep.
SEATTLE -- Top state lawmakers have reached a deal on a complex rural water dispute that has held up approval of more than $4 billion in new school and other construction projects for months.Rep.
House passes bill aimed at lowering gender wage gap
The Washington House passed a measure that seeks to reduce the wage gap between men and women and provide equal growth opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace.
The Washington House passed a measure that seeks to reduce the wage gap between men and women and provide equal growth opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace.
Bill in Legislature would allow state to prepare for nuclear attack
SEATTLE -- Washington state does not have a plan for a nuclear attack because the law does not allow it, but there’s a bill in the state House of Representatives that could change that.Rep.
SEATTLE -- Washington state does not have a plan for a nuclear attack because the law does not allow it, but there’s a bill in the state House of Representatives that could change that.Rep.
Lawmakers in Olympia try again to outlaw gay conversion therapy on minors
The Washington state Legislature is taking up the issue of gay conversion therapy on minors. Those against the ban claim the controversial psychiatric treatment can convert a person’s sexual orientation.
The Washington state Legislature is taking up the issue of gay conversion therapy on minors. Those against the ban claim the controversial psychiatric treatment can convert a person’s sexual orientation.
Washington Legislature opens 2018 session
Washington lawmakers return to the Capitol for a 60-day legislative session, tasked with passing a supplemental budget and expediting the final piece of an education funding mandate.
Washington lawmakers return to the Capitol for a 60-day legislative session, tasked with passing a supplemental budget and expediting the final piece of an education funding mandate.
House passes $1.5 trillion tax bill in major win for GOP
The House has passed the most sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax laws in more than three decades. The bill now goes to the Senate for an expected vote Tuesday evening.
The House has passed the most sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax laws in more than three decades. The bill now goes to the Senate for an expected vote Tuesday evening.
Trump suggests he is willing to negotiate parts of GOP tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Saturday he may be willing to negotiate changes to a significant portion of the tax overhaul, the corporate tax rate, injecting an element of uncertainty into the tax plan only hours after it cleared the Senate.Trump told reporters at the White House before a trip to New York City that he would consider setting the corporate tax rate at 22 percent, compared to a 20 percent rate that he has pushed for with House and Senate Republicans during the fall.Pointing to expected talks between House and Senate negotiators this month, Trump predicted "something beautiful is going to come out of that mixer" and the business tax would come "all the way down from 35 to 20.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Saturday he may be willing to negotiate changes to a significant portion of the tax overhaul, the corporate tax rate, injecting an element of uncertainty into the tax plan only hours after it cleared the Senate.Trump told reporters at the White House before a trip to New York City that he would consider setting the corporate tax rate at 22 percent, compared to a 20 percent rate that he has pushed for with House and Senate Republicans during the fall.Pointing to expected talks between House and Senate negotiators this month, Trump predicted "something beautiful is going to come out of that mixer" and the business tax would come "all the way down from 35 to 20.
Senate OKs tax bill as Trump, GOP near big legislative win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas."Big bills are rarely popular.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas."Big bills are rarely popular.
House passes $4 trillion budget in step forward for Trump tax plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.The 216-212 vote permits Republicans to begin work on a follow-up $1.5 trillion tax cut and move it through Congress without fear of blocking tactics by Democrats.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.The 216-212 vote permits Republicans to begin work on a follow-up $1.5 trillion tax cut and move it through Congress without fear of blocking tactics by Democrats.
GOP-led Senate passes $4 trillion budget blueprint in step forward for tax revamp
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Thursday muscled a $4 trillion budget through the Senate in a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promise of "massive tax cuts and reform."The 51-49 vote sets the stage for debate later this year to dramatically overhaul the U.S. tax code for the first time in three decades, cutting rates for individuals and corporations while eliminating trillions of dollars of deductions and special interest tax breaks.The tax cuts would add up to $1.5 trillion to the deficit over the coming decade, however, as Republicans have shelved fears about the growing budget deficit in favor of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rewrite tax laws."These are reforms that change incentives and drive growth, and we've never done that before," said Sen.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Thursday muscled a $4 trillion budget through the Senate in a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promise of "massive tax cuts and reform."The 51-49 vote sets the stage for debate later this year to dramatically overhaul the U.S. tax code for the first time in three decades, cutting rates for individuals and corporations while eliminating trillions of dollars of deductions and special interest tax breaks.The tax cuts would add up to $1.5 trillion to the deficit over the coming decade, however, as Republicans have shelved fears about the growing budget deficit in favor of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rewrite tax laws."These are reforms that change incentives and drive growth, and we've never done that before," said Sen.
Biology test no longer required for high school diploma in Washington
The legislation means that high school seniors in the class of 2017 who failed a biology exam but met other diploma requirements would get a diploma anyway.
The legislation means that high school seniors in the class of 2017 who failed a biology exam but met other diploma requirements would get a diploma anyway.
Inslee vetoes tax break for manufacturers; Republicans cry foul, say it was part of budget deal
OLYMPIA, Wash — (AP) — A plan to give manufacturers the same tax cut that the Legislature previously gave to Boeing was vetoed by Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash — (AP) — A plan to give manufacturers the same tax cut that the Legislature previously gave to Boeing was vetoed by Gov.
Second special legislative session begins, with no compromise on state budget in sight
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Teachers from across the state occupied the Capitol on Tuesday.“We want the legislators to know that we are here every single day and holding them accountable,” Seattle Education Association President Phyllis Campano said.Teachers outnumbered lawmakers inside the state Capitol building as the first special legislative session ended on Tuesday with no state budget passed.“It needs to get done right now.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Teachers from across the state occupied the Capitol on Tuesday.“We want the legislators to know that we are here every single day and holding them accountable,” Seattle Education Association President Phyllis Campano said.Teachers outnumbered lawmakers inside the state Capitol building as the first special legislative session ended on Tuesday with no state budget passed.“It needs to get done right now.
Washington lawmakers start second special session
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state lawmakers adjourned their first special session Tuesday but were immediately called back into overtime by Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state lawmakers adjourned their first special session Tuesday but were immediately called back into overtime by Gov.
SEATTLE -- Gov.