(Updated) "Wash. governor proposes temp sales tax increase"

AP:

However, $282 million of her recommendations would require two-thirds support from the Legislature or would have to go to a public vote.

Those recommendations include a business and occupation tax on oil companies and financial institutions with windfall profits. MORE...

Howie P.S.: This proposal is a little something to be thankful for but it's deader than your Thanksgiving turkey and it hasn't even reached the table. If you want to hear about this in Seattle from The Governor today, you're in luck!: "Governor Gregoire visiting SSCC on Tuesday, Nov. 22; Education cuts are on her agenda"