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Eye On Olympia

Short takes and breaking news from the Washington Legislature and the state capital.

Authors: Richard Roesler

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Dead Senate bills include same-sex marriage, school-funding overhaul…

Wed., Feb. 25, 2009

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The mechanics of — and a preview of the arguments for — a tax increase vote…

Wed., Feb. 25, 2009

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An impassioned plea for arts funding in a time of cutting…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Fairley jokes — I think — about patronage posts in the time of deep budget cuts…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Olympia code…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Fish and Wildlife bracing for more than 100 layoffs…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Lawmakers propose a back-to-basics plan for $341 million in federal road money…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Late Rep. Hailey’s spouse plans to run for his seat…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Tired: With millions of dollars in road damage a year, Spokane lawmaker proposes banning studs…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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Spokane County’s long-simmering health district tensions draw attention in Olympia…

Tue., Feb. 24, 2009

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At “Homesick for Spokane” gathering, local childrens’ advocates urge budget cutters to look elsewhere…

Mon., Feb. 23, 2009

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Gary Locke for Secretary of Commerce?

Mon., Feb. 23, 2009

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Marijuana, trees, mystery taxes and a state budget problem that’s among the nation’s worst…

Mon., Feb. 23, 2009

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Democratic lawmakers trying to get out the word that budget picture is bad, bad, bad…

Fri., Feb. 20, 2009

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Revenue forecast numbers:

Thu., Feb. 19, 2009

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Lisa Brown estimates budget shortfall at close to $8 billion…

Thu., Feb. 19, 2009

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Lunchtime reading for you: tax proposal on the way, porn tax dead, and longshot plan would free up money for Spokane’s megaproject…

Thu., Feb. 19, 2009

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And the award for needlessly panicking pet owners across the state goes to…

Wed., Feb. 18, 2009

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Cap and trade bill clears a key committee, but is much stripped down…for now, it’s mainly cap, not much trade…

Wed., Feb. 18, 2009

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House, Senate honor Japanese-American internees and veterans…

Wed., Feb. 18, 2009

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