7 March 2010, 3:19 pm
OLYMPIA, Wash. - After two days of contentious debate, the state Senate on Sunday approved an $804 million tax package that is centered on a three-tenths-of-a-cent sales tax increase. The measure passed on a 25-23 vote, with six Democrats crossing the aisle to vote against it. Once the House passes its proposed revenue plan, both chambers will go into final budget negotiations. "This is one of ...... Read More »