local school levies

OLYMPIA (AP) — The Senate has narrowly approved an education funding plan that seeks to replace local school levies with a statewide uniform rate earmarked for schools. The chamber passed the Republican proposal on a 25-24 vote, with no Democrat — except one who caucuses with Republicans to give them their majority — voting in favor of it...

OLYMPIA (AP) — Senate Republicans have released an education funding plan that seeks to replace local school levies with a statewide uniform rate earmarked for schools. The plan was released Friday, and lawmakers say a public hearing is planned for Monday...

OLYMPIA (AP) — Senate Democrats say they will try to force a vote on a bill related to local school levies unless the Senate Republicans, who have temporarily lost their majority, work with them. Democratic Sen. Marko Liias, minority floor leader, announced on the Senate floor Thursday that Democrats would take to the floor Friday with all 24 of their members...