Nothing to see here

You already know the Legislature is in a bit of a holding pattern right now. Your HDC bloggers would love to provide some juicy insight into what's happening, but really, we're awaiting news of a final revenue package agreement just like you are.

Our majority whip, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, sends a daily note to legislators and staff with the latest news which, as of yesterday's update, has been merely that negotiations continue and only pro forma session is planned (meaning no floor action and no need for members to be here).

So, in the absence of anything newsworthy to report, here's a short roundup of what local pundits, news folks and our House Majority Leader have to say about ongoing budget negotiations.

Everett Herald: Gregoire threatens broad cuts if Legislature can't agree
Olympia Newswire: Blame the Sales Tax
Publicola: Senate requesting special conference
House Majority Lynn Kessler on TVW: "We don't have enough votes for a sales tax"