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Better state economy brings in revenue

State predicts more revenue, but it might not be enough for schools.

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An incomplete or an ‘F’?

Imagine the domed state Capitol as a classroom, with 147 state lawmakers as students, and you may get…

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Oso tragedy: Questions can wait

As unanswered questions pile up, some of those chronicling the disaster are losing patience. So are some of…

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Your lawmakers at work

Here is a short list of lesser new laws passed in Olympia.

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Governor Inslee will not impose death penalty

State Attorney General agrees, but has said he would uphold the sentence in the past

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Bill would allow more ads on government websites

Sites would join the state’s Department of Transportation and a growing crowd of public entities across the country…

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From new license plates to rules on pot, Legislature faces busy session ahead

A preview of coming attractions and distractions for lawmakers next year can be found in the pile of…

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I-517 defeat may have cost Tim Eyman more than pride

Eyman’s I-517 may have lost him key support in future

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I-522: Why voters didn’t bite

Initiative 522 is failing to pass for more reasons than just the $22 million opponents shelled out to…

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Banks can’t do business with marijuana stores

Community banks and credit unions are ready and willing to provide financial services to entrepreneurs in the state's…

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I-522 opponents spend big bucks

Foes of Initiative 522 have spent $14.3 million so far attacking the food labeling initiative and it is…

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Companies donate millions to defeat food labeling initiative I-522

Opponents of a food labeling initiative are gearing up to air their first television commercials in an ad…

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Washington State University will build in Everett

WSU has $10 million to build 95,000 s.f. facility in Everett; move expected to consolidate and strengthen University…