Washington Dem leaders still working on exit plan
"Showing progress in tax-hike negotiations that have vexed the Washington Legislature, the top Senate Democrat said Friday she's identified about $100 million in tax options that avoid a contentious increase in the state sales tax.
Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, wouldn't discuss specifics of a tax package, saying she wants to present a comprehensive $200 million plan to the House and Gov. Chris Gregoire -- possibly as soon as Monday."