Associated Press

The fight left both parties dead set against another shutdown.

Nearby parking areas and a trail overlooking Lewis River Falls would be closed during the project.

Proponents of repeal pointed to the high cost of death-penalty cases for the state Public Defender's Office.

Crews had the roadway cleared a little over an hour later.

Previous Republican Gov. Matt Mead, a former federal prosecutor, opposed death penalty repeal.

Opponents questioned the constitutionality of the idea and criticized its vague language.

The bill easily passed the House on Jan. 16 and the Senate Education Committee unanimously signed off on it Monday.

She was arrested in August.

They are seeking to replace Director Scott Talbott, who will retire this month after 34 years with the department.

A yet-to-be-established endowment would fund the program.