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On Other Blogs Today: Bike Taxes, Payday Loans, and "Lying Whores"

Our daily roundup.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't it Weird That ...

Isn't It Weird That ...

A few weird things we noticed about the proposed state transportation package.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question About Rep. Pedersen's Big Gun Control Win

The conservative house, not the MCC senate, is going to be the problem on gun control.

02/21/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

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Extra Fizz: Three from Olympia

Republicans help pass DREAM Act out of committee today and help repeal telecom tax break, while Democrats push for transit funding.

02/21/2013 By Josh Feit

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Extra Fizz: Three From Seattle

Extra Fizz: Three from Seattle.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

Special On Other Blogs: Reardon Resigns

Latest scandal too much for Reardon.

02/21/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Unwelcome Mat

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring testimony, endorsements, and proposals.

02/21/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

The Arena and the Election: There's No Denying It, Winner McGinn

Sorry McGinn haters, but the stadium is a definite win for McGinn.

02/20/2013 By Josh Feit

Opinion

The Metaphysics of Rodney Tom

Tom was for taxes before he was against them.

02/20/2013 By Brendan Williams

This Washington

House Transportation Leaders Propose $10 Billion Funding Package

State house transportation leaders propose a roads and transit funding package that includes a 10-cent gas tax, new local options, and an increased hazardous substance tax.

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Spoiler Alert

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the state of the city, inside jokes, and the environment.

02/20/2013 By Morning Fizz

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Meet the Candidates: Bruce Harrell

Seattle City Council member Bruce Harrell, jumping into the mayor’s race, says incumbent McGinn “doesn’t have a clue.”

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

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How the SoDo Arena Could Decide the Mayor’s Race

Chris Hansen’s $490 million proposal has become an issue of civic pride versus fiscal responsibility.

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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A Health Care Surcharge on Seattle Menus?

Chefs are bracing for a backlash as they consider adding a menu surcharge to pay for employee health plans.

02/20/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

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Wait, How High Am I?

Now that I-502 has legalized marijuana, there are a few enterprising chemists out there who want to help us all get stoned with confidence. (Okay, and educate us along the way.)

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson