Republicans have the upper hand in the state Senate, but leaders of both caucuses say they believe some unnamed Democrats will lead committees when the session starts Monday.
Republicans have the upper hand in the state Senate, but leaders of both caucuses say they believe some unnamed Democrats will lead committees when the session starts Monday.
Democratic leader Ed Murray and Rodney Tom, a Democrat whom Republicans have elevated to be majority leader, made the comments this morning’s annual Associated Press Legislative Preview.
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2013/01/10/some-democrats-expected-to-take-chairmanships-in-senate/
A Republican-dominated coalition in the state Senate blocked discussion on a plan to require insurers to cover abortion Wednesday, voting down a procedural motion after a tense exchange about why the legislation has languished in the chamber.
Back in December when 23 Republicans and two Democrats announced that something called the Majority Coalition Caucus would control the state Senate, its leaders said they wanted to concentrate on economics — jobs, education and a budget balanced with no increases in taxes.
The top Democratic leaders in the House hashed out their to-do list Wednesday at a suppertime powwow with President Barack Obama.
Barack Obama’s re-election means that, for the next four years, the face of the Democratic Party will be its vigorous 51-year-old president.
Republican lawmakers may have a minority in the state Senate, but they also have a chance to expand their influence with the help of two moderate Democrats.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION | Register here
We welcome comments. Please keep them civil, short and to the point. ALL CAPS, spam, obscene, profane, abusive and off topic comments will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be blocked. Thanks for taking part — and abiding by these simple rules. A thorough explanation of rules of conduct can be found in our Terms of Service. If you have any questions, including why your comment may not be showing immediately after you submit it, be sure to visit the commenting FAQ.