On this special one-hour edition of "Legislative Year in Review," we recap the highlights from the 2014 legislative session -- from opening day to Sine Die. The show includes debate over issues such as the Dream Act, minimum wage, gun control, abortion insurance bill, death penalty, mental health, teacher evaluations, taxing e-cigarettes and the supplemental budget. Plus, a quick wrap-up of several of the bills that passed this year. Watch the show below:
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Republicans from the House and Senate responded to the House supplemental budget proposal on at a press conference Tuesday. They also updated reporters on State Auditor Troy Kelley’s impeachment status, and discussed their additional funding request for the Senate’s investigation into the Department of Corrections. Continue reading Republicans discuss supplemental budget, Troy Kelly impeachment, DOC investigation
Senate Democrats' proposal to introduce a rule for “fair and balanced” committee hearings failed on the floor along party lines Wednesday. 
Senate Republicans on Monday elected Sen. Mark Schoesler of Ritzville to be the new majority leader. He succeeds Sen. Rodney Tom, a Democrat who joined with Republicans two years ago to form the Majority Coalition Caucus. Tom did not seek re-election to his seat. 
Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom announced Monday he won't seek re-election, citing family and health concerns. Tom was one of two conservative Democrats who helped Republicans take control of the state Senate last year, forming the Majority Coalition Caucus. Tom became the new Senate Majority Leader under the power arrangement on the first day of the 2013 legislative session. 