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President sends update on budget process 2015-06-04
Gov. Inslee orders state budget negotiations in his office

Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a second special legislative session to convene Friday and told lawmakers working on the state's more than $38 billion two-year operating budget he wants them to move their negotiations to his office, starting Monday morning.


2015-06-01
Budget battle in Olympia could delay Everett WSU building

Washington State University's plan to construct a new building in Everett faces delay because of the continuing political impasse in Olympia.
Designs are drawn and a contractor hired but WSU's ability to break ground July 1 as hoped hinges on knowing how much state money…

2015-05-26
State budget negotiations underway, or are they? Lawmakers disagree

One-third of the way through an overtime session to decide a state budget, leaders in the Legislature can’t seem to agree about whether or not they’re actually negotiating yet.

2015-05-11
Western Legislative Review: Special session underway 2015-05-07
Cantwell visits Institute for Energy Studies, SMATE 2015-05-01
WWU under investigation over handling of sexual abuse complaint

Western Washington University is under federal investigation for an alleged violation over the handling of a sexual abuse complaint, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights confirmed Wednesday, April 29.

2015-04-30
Rep. DelBene introduces bill to lower college textbook costs

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today to help college students save money on textbooks by encouraging the use of low-cost or free digital course materials in higher education.

2015-04-30
Inslee sets Wednesday for special session to finish budget

Gov. Jay Inslee called Thursday for a special session to start April 29 in order for lawmakers to finish work on a two-year state operating budget, but said that he wants budget negotiators in his office on Monday to get a head start.

Inslee said he informed House and Senate leaders of…

2015-04-24
Overtime: Washington Legislature going into special session

The House's budget chair said Tuesday Washington lawmakers will not finish their work by Sunday's deadline and will need a special session to work out the details on the state budget and adequately paying for public education.

Gov. Jay Inslee agreed with Rep. Ross Hunter's…

2015-04-22
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