Capitol Context: As Austin ‘district’ plan fails, a check on Washington, D.C.
A proposal to turn the City of Austin into the 'District of Austin' — essentially under state control — failed this week in ...
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State workers blast Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal
Hundreds of people gathered at the Washington state Capitol on Monday to urge the Legislature to adopt progressive tax ...
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Clouds in state-revenue forecast: Projected collections through 2029 drop $845 million
Although projected collections for the 2023-25 state budget rose by about $54 million from the November forecast, they ...
Thanks, spring showers: Cherry blossoms begin blooming at state Capitol Campus in Olympia
Bursts of white and pink have started to spring up at the Capitol Campus in Olympia. That’s right, blossom-lovers: The cherry ...
Washington state rally calls for tax hikes in budget plan
Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle) told the crowd she thought they would be “quite pleased” with the budget proposal, hinting tax increases on wealthy Washingtonians may be part of the plan. Governor Bob ...
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What’s happening this week around Thurston County
High Season begins at the Olympia Farmers Market: Spring has arrived, and so have the high-season hours at the Olympia Farmers Market! Starting April 3, you can shop for fresh locally grown produce, ...
Trump blasts ‘purposefully distorted’ portrait of himself in Colorado’s Capitol
Trump called the 2019 portrait “purposefully distorted" and called for Colorado's governor to remove the artwork.
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Thanks, spring showers: Cherry blossoms begin blooming at state Capitol Campus in Olympia
The Washington State Capitol Campus features an internationally accredited arboretum, offering visitors a dynamic natural space for relaxation and reflection. After a very wet and cold winter ...