Washington State House
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- Feb 21, 1891The Fight for Seattle’s School FundsA legislative battle in Olympia settles whether major Washington cities can maintain control over their own school taxes, thwarting an effort to pull them into a state-wide pool.Olympia, WA
- Feb 9, 1909Washington Moves to Kill the Racetrack: Anti-Gambling Bill Heads to the GovernorThe House bowed to the Senate's removal of the emergency clause, sending a bill to end horse racing in Washington to the governor — while 'dry' lawmakers pushed a local-option measure late into the night.Olympia, WA
- Feb 17, 1909A Deadlocked Senate, and a Pierce County Man Holding the SwitchThirteen roll calls, thirteen 21-21 ties. As Olympia's galleries packed the senate chamber for a fight over local option, the whole thing came down to two senators quietly promising to change sides.Olympia, WA