The state Senate and House this morning each approved spending cuts this morning, in the first of what will be several whacks at state spending."For those that say you want to cut more, just sit in your seats," said House budget writer Rep. Kelli Linville,…
There was some blunt talk yesterday from members of a House committee, as officials from the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture tried to argue against deep budget cuts that they say will backfire by hurting local fundraising.In this clip, Reps. Jeannie Darneille, D-Tacoma, and…
Gov. Chris Gregoire this morning appointed state Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, as director of the state Department of Agriculture."As a farmer and state legislator, Dan brings a wealth of experience to the Department of Agriculture and understands the important role agriculture plays in our state's…