Gov. Chris Gregoire was asked Tuesday whether she'd support former Gov. Booth Gardner's push for a citizen's initiative to allow doctors to help terminally-ill patients end their lives."I'm not prepared to answer that question today, but I do believe that it's a question that should…
A furious John Ahern, R-Spokane, is trying to resurrect his bill to allow felony charges against chronic drunk- or drugged drivers.Legislative leaders, including House budget chair Rep. Helen Sommers, D-Seattle, are balking at the cost of imprisoning an estimated 1,200 felony DUI inmates within the…
"Senator Weinstein, I know you're a freshman, but please try to pay attention when there's a senior citizen making a speech on the floor. It could be my last. (Looks around Senate.) I know you're all hoping it is." --Sen. Bob McCaslin, 79.
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