Rep. Fagan explains coffee bill backing

State legislator Susan Fagan has two words for those asking why she signed the bill to make coffee the state beverage; “two minutes.”

Fagan said it took her that much time to read and sign the bill which was pitched by a group of high school students in the Puget Sound area. Rep. Barbara Bailey of district 10 introduced the bill at the behest of the students. The class was learning how state legislature works in their government class.

“I totally agree there are many more important things to do,” Fagan said.

Fagan said she received an e-mail from a Colfax resident challenging the reasons why s...