http://www.therepublic.com/feed/person/960543970a344888a128e26e930a718a Rodney Tom News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/66475a5b04674b3385d1b9f2f1971c17/WA-XGR--Budgethttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/66475a5b04674b3385d1b9f2f1971c17/WA-XGR--BudgetOLYMPIA, Washington - As lawmakers wrap up their first week of a special legislative session, Senate majority leaders have asked that more than 30 bills be considered as part of the budget discussions.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:49:39 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/1293f591bb6e4b54941f1d1550ffce4e/WA--Teacher-Lobbyinghttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/1293f591bb6e4b54941f1d1550ffce4e/WA--Teacher-LobbyingSEATTLE - The Washington Education Association spends more on lobbying the Legislature than any other group and more than twice as much as the next highest lobbying organization, a health care workers union.]]>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:25:16 -0400