Politics Democrats banging on Senate door for Reproductive Parity Act Sen. Rodney Tom (lower left) listens during a conversation on the Senate floor with Ed Murray. by John Stang / April 18, 2013
Politics Senate to high schools: Think about community service The House wants a requirement that students perform community service to graduate. by John Stang / April 17, 2013
Politics House leader Richard DeBolt leaves for health reasons House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt by John Stang / April 17, 2013
Politics Is there a tent big enough to hold recreational and medical pot users? Alison Holcomb at a hearing in February. by John Stang / April 17, 2013
Politics House transportation bill supports Columbia River bridge with light rail Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber during a 2011 press conference to discuss plans for a new bridge across the Columbia River. by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Senate stops Democrats' play on DREAM, Reproductive Parity bills Mayor Ed Murray, front, takes part in a ride to celebrate the launch of a bike-share program. by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Hospital tax may need some doctoring Harborview Medical Center by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Ed Murray maneuvers to force reproductive parity, DREAM votes The Democratic leader hopes to employ a rarely used parliamentary maneuver. by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Washington's budget: How do we get to shared realism from here? The Senate and House have released their official budgets. Now begins the closed-door bargaining. by John Stang / April 14, 2013
Politics House Democrats push home their budget proposal Pointed rhetoric but no surprises as the Legislature prepares for behind-the-scenes negotiations. by John Stang / April 12, 2013
