WA Legislature convenes with Senate drama
Secretary of State Wyman (left) and Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen smile as Sen. Pam Roach signals to her colleagues after being sworn in. (Photos courtesy of Benjamin Helle) Washington’s 64th Legislature got off to a peaceful start in the House and some unexpected fireworks in the Senate. Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, newly re-elected after a bruising challenge from a fellow Republican in the General Election, caught her GOP caucus off-guard by teaming with 23 minority Democrats and fellow…