Morning Fizz: One step further
Caffeinated News and Gossip, featuring: the library levy; Cheryl Pflug; a Seattle City Light survey; and a dearth of minority candidates.
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Caffeinated News and Gossip, featuring: the library levy; Cheryl Pflug; a Seattle City Light survey; and a dearth of minority candidates.
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Caffeinated News & Gossip starring: 36th District Democrats and their endorsements, Nick Licata and towing companies, and more.
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Caffeinated News & Gossip starring: Last night's 36th District debate, Greg Nickels, Chris Hansen, and Dow Constantine's schedule.
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Caffeinated news & gossip starring: U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers vs. President Obama; Nick Licata vs. towing companies; all the 36th District candidates vs. each other, and more.
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After businesses have spent already millions, Washington's high court is about to review the voter-approved measure disbanding Washington's liquor store system. Some states have courts review measures before a public vote. Does California have a better idea?
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The day's winners and losers.
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Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: More bad news for the tunnel; Democratic campaign expenditures; city hall departures; Jay Inslee at NARAL luncheon; and more.
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Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring Dwight Pelz, a new parking garage, a new tunnel, Reuven Carlyle, Sylvester Cann, and Boring Machine Brenda.
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If you understand polls, some November likelihoods are clear. And it looks like there may be more change in Olympia than in D.C.
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Highly politicized sessions and thinking in two-year segments are no way to do a budget. What's needed is a 10-year vision for the state.
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The Legislature got its work done but in its eagerness to be done with cutting, it left large questions for the future.
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Despite the renewed Washington Incentives program and a vibrant film community, local indie filmmakers are struggling to find work in the place they love.
READ MORE | 3 COMMENTSThe Legislature wrapped up with a compromise built on an accounting gimmick. Governor's race looks like a tight contest in terms of cash. Differing views on the Arena proposal.
READ MORE | COMMENT NOWThe Obama administration gets the value of tourism for job creation. All the neighboring states do. Washington is trying to build momentum without state support.
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Tax-increment financing, which is permitted in 48 other states, would be a powerful tool for encouraging more projects and amenities around light rail stations. Here's the case for its many benefits, and a look at progress and debate to date.
READ MORE | 13 COMMENTSThe latest from news outlets and blogs around the Northwest and beyond, chosen by Crosscut editors.
Republicans are pinning their hopes on beating two veteran Democrats, Mary Margaret Haugen and Rosemary McAuliffe. Democrats say the GOP is engaged in wishful thinking.
Low vaccination rates (the state once had the most liberal opt-out provisions nationally), changes in the vaccine itself, and years of budget cuts to state health departments all have contributed to Washington state's health problem.
The Seattlepi.com reports, "Washington State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown will not seek reelection from her Spokane district, ending a 20-year career in the State Legislature."