The short-term measure passed the House Thursday evening after a key bloc of conservative Republicans said they would support it. Passage in the Senate is still unclear as funding runs out Friday.
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Budget deal announced to avert Washington state government shutdown, fund schools
After months of partisan deadlock and weeks of brinksmanship as a government shutdown loomed, Washington legislative budget negotiators have reached an “agreement in principle” on a two-year budget designed to fully fund schools, as required by the state Supreme Court.
With one day left in special session, little public progress on budget
Senate President Pete Kelly said leaders should focus on the budget.
Tax would require low- to middle-income residents to pay higher share
Rep. Les Gara said he’d rather have oil and gas companies pay more in taxes.
Major progress eludes Alaska Legislature this week
The two chambers are still far apart on a bill that would make changes to oil and gas taxes.
Permanent Fund Corp. shuffles investments while waiting on Legislature’s tab
The corporation is investing more conservatively so it has cash on hand in case the Legislature uses fund earnings to close the gap.