Politics Why the state keeps giving out foolish tax breaks Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / June 7, 2011
Politics Washington state's tax-break brawlers can take the fight outside Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / May 26, 2011
Politics Special session offers some hope of curbing tax breaks State Sen. Ed Murray by Dick Nelson / April 27, 2011
Politics Short-term cuts pose long-term threats to state higher education University of Washington (2007) by Dick Nelson / April 17, 2011
Politics Online sales growth is worsening state budget trouble One of Amazon's new buildings in the South Lake Union neighborhood. by Dick Nelson / March 30, 2011
Politics Let's do more than just make cuts in Olympia Lay off the cities, governor, and lay into the special districts. by Dick Nelson / November 5, 2011
Politics The Legislature adjourns - and kicks the tough questions down the road, again Some 20,000 Seattleites live on the streets. by Dick Nelson / December 15, 2011
Politics How income inequality is keeping state coffers low Washington's poor-heavy taxes, income inequality and decreasing state tax revenue: It's a vicious cycle. by Dick Nelson / December 14, 2014