Late last year, the Governor's Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and entire communications staff left for greener pastures. Such turnover is not unusual in preparing for a campaign, but what is unusual is how many positions remain unfilled. read more »
"The U.S. Supreme Court has been consistent and clear that, under the Constitution's First Amendment, once government admits one religious display or viewpoint onto public property, it may not discriminate against the content of other displays, including the viewpoints of nonbelievers."
- Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) and Attorney General Rob McKenna (R) in a joint statement Wednesday on an anti-religion billboard on display at the state Capitol.