Legislative Deal Could Free Up $4.3 Billion For Construction Projects

Finally?by John StangMoney, money, money YINYANG/GETTY
A major Olympia deadlock—which has stalled several Seattle construction projects—appears to be broken.
Republicans and Democrats on the Washington Senate Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee — including two key Senate Republicans—unanimously recommended approval of a compromise bill on the so-called Hirst issue Thursday afternoon. About $4.3 billion in state-funded construction projects are being held