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Capitol Newsmaker, Week 7: Sen. David Frockt

Every week of the 2013 legislative session, Niki Reading picks the lawmaker who's at the center of the action.

03/01/2013 By Niki Reading

Law Nerd

A Conservative Ruling, Not an "Activist" One, Threw Out the Two-Thirds Law

The Court’s Decision to Strike Down Two-Thirds Rule Was Based on Law, Not Politics

03/01/2013 By David Perez

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Getting Rid of Restrictions

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring booze, boots on the ground, and holdovers.

03/01/2013 By Morning Fizz

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed in Olympia and Seattle.

02/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Pruning How-To, Bus Route Troubles, and Women on Wheels.

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

02/28/2013 By Anna Chatilo

That Washington

Cantwell Opposes Obama Apointee

Sen. Maria Cantwell voices frustration over delay in ACA provision.

02/28/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Pontoons and Payday Loans

Our daily roundup.

02/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

The Ball Is in the Legislature's Court

The Democrats have to make the case for raising taxes.

02/28/2013 By Brendan Williams

Afternoon Jolt

Another Thursday Jolt: Violence Against Women Act Passes

The day's winners and losers.

02/28/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

This Washington

Reactions to Today's Big State Supreme Court Decision on Two-Thirds Rule

The Supreme Court had their say. Now everybody else weighs in.

02/28/2013 By Josh Feit

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Thursday Jolt: Council Edition

The day's winners and losers.

02/28/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

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Morning Fizz: Supreme Court Strikes Down Two-Thirds Rule

Caffeinated News & Gossip: 6-3 ruling strikes down Eyman's two-thirds law.

02/28/2013 By Morning Fizz

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On Other Blogs Today: Cracks, Coal, and Cheap Parking

Our daily roundup.

02/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Another Jolt: State Supreme Court to Rule on Two-Thirds Law Tomorrow

Is the voter-approved rule requiring a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise taxes constitutional? Court set to rule.

02/27/2013 By Josh Feit

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Wednesday Jolt: Win one for Working Families. And Facts.

The day's winners and losers.

02/27/2013 By Josh Feit

The C Is for Crank

I Don't Cry for You, Mercer Island

Mercer Island residents continue to demand special treatment from the state—this time, an exemption from I-90 tolls.

02/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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PubliCalendar: Bus Routes in Peril, Women on Wheels, and Greenhouse Gas Fixes

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

02/27/2013 By Anna Chatilo

Opinion

Upgrade the Contract

Four principles to consider as the Seattle Schools contract negotiations begin.

02/27/2013 By Sara Morris

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Morning Fizz: Email Maelstrom

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02/27/2013 By Morning Fizz

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Tuesday Jolt: Denny Heck

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02/26/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

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