Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
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They rejected a new contract last fall. They approved one in recent weeks, but lawmakers said it arrived too late to be funded in the budget.
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Democrats plowed ahead with a $12 billion tax package Saturday despite Republican objections and a lack of clarity about what Gov. Bob Ferguson will support.
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The governor is still at odds with lawmakers in his party over how much revenue the state should raise to deal with a multibillion dollar shortfall.
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“I think we made our message clear,” said a union leader after making his way inside the governor’s office. The employees talked of a one-day strike to spotlight their critical roles.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson says Democratic lawmakers relied too heavily on new taxes in their spending plans and should “immediately” move in a new direction.
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Opponents argued Initiative 2066 was unconstitutional because it dealt with multiple unrelated subjects. Supporters say they’ll appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court.
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A citizen commission approved a new salary schedule for members of the legislative, executive and judicial branches last month that provides double-digit pay hikes for the governor, attorney general and state lawmakers. The schedule will become law on May 13 unless a referendum spoils the timing.
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They want equal spending on social service and community investment programs.
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