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Battle to control public records requests heats up in Washington
Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.
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Charter school criteria to be decided Thursday, Aug. 22
Those wanting to open a charter school in Washington will get a clear idea Thursday of what it…
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GOP ready to set their tone for the next election cycle
Gov. Jay Inslee is enjoying a two-week vacation hiking in Alaska, probably thinking little about a second term.
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Glimmer of hope for a transportation funding proposal
Democrats in the state House of Representatives triggered quite a political storm this year with their plan to…
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State lawmakers start work on school funding report
Washington lawmakers feel they did a better job at funding public schools this year.
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What do teachers do? State commissions new study to find out
Those wondering what public school teachers do all day are going to get an answer.
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Court may decide $1 billion more for schools is not enough
Washington’s public schools are in line for a much-needed infusion of money from the state, but it may…
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Schools funding bill may exclude raises for teachers
With lawmakers set to pour as much as $1 billion more into public schools, Senate Republicans want to…
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Positive revenue forecast may help avert state shutdown
A revenue forecast released today shows economic growth in Washington is slow but steady and may prove strong…
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A troubled bridge
Skagit bridge fix will still leave it obsolete. Millions of tax dollars are being spent to temporarily fix…
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July 1 budget deadline or government shutdown
Gov. Jay Inslee is preparing today for the possibility that lawmakers will fail to reach a budget deal…
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Special session likely to go to second round for Legislature
The governor is likely to keep the state Legislature working by ordering an extension of the special session.
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Costs could affect how tough new state DUI laws would get
Washington’s lawmakers and new governor are locked in an almost perfect stasis thus far in this not-so-special session…