OLYMPIA (AP) — Since the election, more than a dozen state lawmakers have used surplus campaign money on suits, flights, meals, charities and office decor.
The Northwest News Network and The Seattle Times found that lawmakers have spent thousands in unused campaign donations on a range of purchases...
The food industry may be pushing hard for lawmakers to address GMO labeling in the omnibus, but Sen. Debbie Stabenow says that such a rider is unlikely to get the support companies are hoping for. Stabenow said. "I think this is very controversial so it would be a difficult thing to get done...