UPDATE: The news conference was postponed indefinitely because the governor got called up for jury duty.

UPDATE NO. 2: I still don't know whether the governor is going to talk about consolidating law enforcement among Fish and Wildlife, DNR, Parks and the State Patrol. But I have a refresher on my rumors: Apparently Fish and Wildlife was trying to get DNR and Parks rangers put under FW jurisdiction and was told, "Stop it. If anyone goes anywhere, it will be Fish and Wildlife going to the State Patrol."

Hmmm. I wonder is this means that state troopers will be enforcing the law against using body gripping devices to catch moles who leave mounds of dirt on your front yard?

Her press conference is at 9:30 a.m. This is where we hear more about what might happen to Fish and Wildlife cops, who could find themselves shifted over to the State Patrol.
In my earlier posting, I mentioned Natural Resources and Parks and Recreation cops, too, but they have only limited commissions (they're not full-fledged cops) so maybe they won't be moved. Troopers and wildlife officers (what used to be called "game wardens") have full law enforcement commissions.

OLYMPIA - Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday will hold a media availability in Olympia to announce her government reform package.

The governor will be joined by state Auditor Brian Sonntag, Sen. Eric Oemig, Rep. Larry Springer, Department of Licensing Director Liz Luce, Association of Washington Business President Don Brunell, Washington Federation of State Employees Executive Director Greg Devereux, Service Employees International Union Local 775 President David Rolf, and Deputy Executive Director of Education Jan Yoshiwara with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.