$2 billion problem: Gregoire calls special session
Democratic leaders say it's premature to talk about tax increases as they prepare for a special budget-cutting session in November, but they've already checked with the secretary of state to see when a referendum could go on the ballot.
Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday she would call the Legislature back for a 30-day session starting Nov. 28 to deal with a projected budget shortfall of at least $2 billion.