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Olympia 2013

Will Skagit collapse provide a bridge to legislative harmony? Not likely.

Fri, May 31, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

News analysis: In the wake of the I-5 bridge collapse, legislators are talking about possible compromises. But the political currents may prove tricky to navigate.

Killing Ecology's Bellingham office: Efficiency or design?

Thu, May 30, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

State budget negotiators face disagreement over cutting some state Ecology spending, including plans to shut an office near state refineries and a proposed coal port.

The Daily Troll: Lakewood's Sen. Mike Carrell dies. Portland fitter than Seattle. Teacher development faulted.

Wed, May 29, 4:08 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

A rogue GMO crop grows up in Eastern Oregon.

House committee takes swipe at drunk driving

Thu, May 23, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Lawmakers still need to figure out the costs of enacting the tougher measures sought by Gov. Jay Inslee.

The Daily Troll: Urban job boom. Harrell wants to help not control schools. Nazi rocket hits Everett.

Tue, May 21, 4:26 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

And another year without a Super Bowl in Seattle!

Tax exemptions are starting to draw an uncomfortable spotlight

Sat, May 18, 1 a.m.

By John Stang

An initiative campaign and a state commission are both moving to focus more attention on tax breaks for companies.

Marijuana rules: Some heavy stuff put out for public comment

Fri, May 17, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

The Washington Liquor Control Board has put together wide-ranging rules to implement the voter-approved legalization of pot.

Inslee, lawmakers tussle over drunk driving & budget negotiations

Mon, May 13, 10:53 p.m.

By John Stang

It's only Day 1 of the special session, but there's no shortage of political infighting.

Isn't that special: Jay Inslee unveils his top 3 budget priorities

Mon, May 13, 3:09 p.m.

By Knute Berger

Inslee finally got down to business today about his top priorities for the special session. Does he have the leadership chops to get 'em done?

Special session blues: May the best budget finagler win

Mon, May 13, 1 a.m.

By John Stang

The Legislature's special session starts today. Here's what's on the table.

Balancing the budget: Don’t forget the bigger picture for women, families

Fri, May 3, 5 a.m.

By Sue Sherbrooke

Guest Opinion: There is a price to be paid -- in both cash and human terms -- for taking a narrow view of what saves or costs money in the state budget.

GOP senator will head department reviewing his political friends' proposals

Fri, May 3, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Sen. Don Benton will run Clark County's environmental services office, where many of his donors need to get permits. His biggest environmental priority this year: Resisting a 20-year-old U.N. plan.