Another standoff threatens another budget in Washington state

The Legislative Building of the Washington State Capitol, Olympia. The building is in afternoon sun. An “open” sign invites visitors inside to see the dome interior, tiffany chandelier, marble panels, and artwork. (Creative Commons photo by Gerald Hawkins/Flickr)
Time is running out for Washington lawmakers to pass a capital construction budget. Less than one week remains in the state’s third overtime session of the Legislature.
It would be unprecedented for the state to go wit