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President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
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What Mukilteo teachers are saying makes sense but sounds bad
Public concern for teacher salaries may be steadfast, but patience for conflict is wearing thin.
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Eyman to spend $500K of his own money on car-tab initiative
Lacking deep-pocketed donors this time, he says he’s willing to risk his own retirement money.
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GOP defends its turf in Congress, gives incumbent Democrats a pass
Everett’s Rick Larsen is one of 6 state House Democrats who so far have no Republican challengers.
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Gun rights advocates won the battle but may lose the war
New proposal tackles age requirements, background checks, firearms training, safe storage and more.
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State will spend millions on task forces and reports
Here are eight undertakings that will incite possible action by lawmakers in the future.
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As school-funding fight winds down, teachers want ‘big’ raises
How does 15 percent sound? School districts are bracing for potentially difficult negotiations.
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‘Curmudgeon with a heart’: GOP stalwart Jim Donner dies at 79
He was a sharp-tongued insider of Republican politics in the county and state for half a century.
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Inslee signs campaign finance bill
The legislation aims to make clearer for filers how to follow reporting rules and avoid mistakes.
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Justices will decide if state school-funding crisis is over
Legislators and the state superintendent think the latest budget will satisfy the Supreme Court.
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False claims online ignite a snit among local party leaders
The internet probably isn’t the best place these days for Democrats and Republicans to duke it out.
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Mill Creek city councilman to run for state office
Jared Mead will challenge Rep. Mark Harmsworth for Position 2 in the 44th Legislative District.
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Why Republican legislators voted against a property tax cut
You’ll no doubt be hearing about it in campaign ads next fall.
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Property owners get relief from tax they did not vote on
Sound Transit now can levy a tax only on full parcels entirely within its taxing district.
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Stunning Olympia news: Compromise over police use of force
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
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What actions by state lawmakers will influence your vote?
These proposals or accomplishments could reverberate next November. Tell us what you think.
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Area projects get boost in proposed state road budgets
Among them: Highway 9 through Clearview, Highway 530 in Darrington and the new Mukilteo ferry terminal.
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At least they agree that property taxes need lowering
Lawmakers are tripping over one another with schemes to roll back the hike they imposed.
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Democrats seek automatic and day-of voter registration
Some GOP House members were concerned about people who are ineligible to vote still voting.
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For school districts whose levies fail, what’s the next move?
They can hold a special election in two months, but how do they change the minds of enough…