Politics Background check gun bill dies by 1,000 cuts Zack Hudgins, Sam Hunt, Larry Springer, Jamie Pedersen by Tom James / March 13, 2013
Politics Your money, please: Changes proposed in marijuana initiative The author of the the landmark state initiative objects to a Democratic lawmaker's plan to revise the measure in ways that could raise more money for the state. by Tom James / March 12, 2013
Politics State House Democrats at risk of failing on gun check bill Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters Monday after urging House members to pass a measure dealing with the gun show loophole. by Tom James / March 11, 2013
Politics Pot legalization work is proving to be a big job Washington state Liquor Control Board members listen at a hearing in Bremerton. by Tom James / March 10, 2013
Politics Capitol Week Ahead: Mid-session and the tension is high for bill sponsors The Washington State Capitol by Tom James / March 10, 2013
Politics Olympia Week In Photos: Lobbyists and HAZMAT scares move in This is what lawmaking looks like. by Tom James / March 8, 2013
Politics GOP legislators take up defense of death penalty A hearing full of those seeking the end to executions brings counter arguments from Republican lawmakers. by Tom James / March 7, 2013
Politics Eyman's initiative plan: Few objections Tim Eyman reacts to a state Supreme Court ruling by Tom James / March 5, 2013
Politics Capitol Week Ahead: We're in the big leagues now, boys This week lawmakers get ready for the big-time, as the action moves out of committee and into the battlefields, er, chambers. by Tom James / March 3, 2013