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Two More Republican Priority Bills Loom Over Budget Negotiations

Consumer advocates and environmentalists are concerned about two bills the GOP has cued up in the budget negotiations.

06/12/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

One Question

One Question for the Senate Republicans

Republican state Sen. Ericksen defends the GOP's budget negotiating stance.

06/12/2013 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Transit Cuts, Parking Complaints, Progressive Politics, and More

Our daily roundup.

06/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

A Jolt in the Making: Estate Tax Loophole

The clock is ticking with $160 million in the balance.

06/12/2013 By Josh Feit

That Washington

DelBene: Proposed Sweeping Abortion Ban "Unconscionable" and "Unconstitutional"

Freshman US Rep. Suzan DelBene calls a proposal that passed out of a house committee today to ban all abortions after 20 weeks' gestation "unconscionable" and "unconstitutional; meanwhile, a Republican makes more neat comments about rape.

06/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: A Green Birthday, a Bike Plan, and a Safety Forum

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/12/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: After Evaluating the Remaining Challengers

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring bearded hippies, 70s tennis stars, smart aleck contrarians, and abortion.

06/12/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Isn't it Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed about the Seattle Chamber, Bruce Harrell, tolling, and urgent legislation.

06/11/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Jolt: Inslee Announces Special Session, Blasts Republicans

Inslee accuses Republicans of failing to compromise on budget.

06/11/2013 By Josh Feit

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PubliCalendar: Bike Lanes, Safe Streets, and a Space Needle Rally

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/11/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

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Morning Fizz: The McCleary Ruling of Fish

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Hostage Crisis

Democrats accuse Senate Republicans of holding key revenue bills hostage for ideological reforms.

06/10/2013 By Josh Feit

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Morning Fizz: "Education by Starvation"

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the state budget.

06/10/2013 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

Mayoral Candidates Talk Biz at Chamber-Sponsored Forum

Mayoral candidates talk business at Chamber-sponsored campaign forum.

06/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Budget Breakdown

What's on the table in Olympia.

06/07/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Opinion

Special On Other Blogs Today: Obama's Surveillance State

Some solid primers on the creepy, but not so surprising, revelations about government surveillance.

06/07/2013 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Gay Marriage, the Surveillance State, and More

Our daily roundup.

06/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Transportation Funding: It Gets Worse

Washington state's transportation funding picture has only become bleaker since 2005, says guest editorialist Brendan Williams.

06/07/2013 By Brendan Williams

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PubliCalendar: Historical Films, Garage Sales, and Streetcar Proposals

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/07/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

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Morning Fizz: "A Decision was Made."

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06/07/2013 By Morning Fizz

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