In our recent postings, we have drifted away from talking strictly about LEOFF 1 issues.  The recent murders of five police officers simply because they were police officers cannot be ignored or put aside.  In like manner we are featuring some fine police work done by retired officers working with Jefferson County.

However, the Legislature will be back in session next month.  While we know of no pending pension issues planned for the session, we will watching things there carefully.  After all, they have a $2.6 billion budget deficit.  We expect them to be looking everywhere for money.