Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
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Democrats’ income tax bill dominated much of the 60-days. A host of unsolved issues is left lingering for next year.
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Kent and Black Diamond plan to spend the money to hire new officers. Officials have complained about the program’s slow rollout.
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Theo Angelis will replace Barbara Madsen. He joins the court as it faces significant turnover.
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Spokane Valley Sen. Leonard Christian makes a comment on the Senate floor that offends some of his peers.
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The Senate needs to agree with minor changes made in the House by March 12 before the bill can go to the governor.
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Democratic budget writers want to reduce state reimbursements for providers, based on how often children attend day care.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson pushed hard for the money to boost police staffing. The rollout has been bumpy.
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The biggest divergence between the House and Senate plans is their approach to spending climate dollars for tax rebates. Another deficit looms next year.