Washington News: 4/25/05

Lawmakers OK bump in gas tax of 9.5 cents
Microsoft retreating in fear of red state retribution
In The Northwest: Rating the region's environmental activist groups
Cantwell urges hearings on Patriot Act
Downwinders' Hanford claim goes to trial
Legislature OKs 'sin' and estate taxes
House passes election reform bills
Gas tax squeaks through
Budget will be a boon for the state, Gregoire says
The Democrat-dominated Legislature finishes on time
Wal-Mart or Wal-Mart lite?
Legislators top off session with gas tax hike
Election reform bills await pen
Bill would require drug companies to detail gifts