OLYMPIA – The Senate tried to strengthen laws against human trafficking Monday, approving a pair of bills that would crack down on sex crimes involving minors. In the first of two unanimous votes, the Senate agreed to add a fine of up to $5,000 on…
If you're tired of hearing about the sequester from the Sunday morning talk shows, consider the explanation from Saturday Night Live.
OLYMPIA -- The legislative session hits the big Five-Oh today, and has floor sessions scheduled throughout the day. No committee hearings at all, just caucus meetings, debates and votes. Might even have evening sessions. Lists of bills coming up for votes will be expected as…
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