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This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’
The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.
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Defiant and determined Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap
The Republican state representative, linked to domestic terrorism, is not likely to get the boot.
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With five elections, get ready to vote a lot in 2020
It will be a busy year as voters decide the fate of school bonds and help choose the…
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Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters
Before turning the page on the November election, here are a few questions to ponder.
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When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent
A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.
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Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure
Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.
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After a senator’s claim is debunked, a call for an apology
The GOP wants a Democratic senator held to account for accusations which an investigation found to be false.
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In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman
After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.
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A Senate seat is on the line and the dominos are set to fall
Rep. Stanford seems a shoo-in for the appointment. There’s a drama brewing for his job in the House.
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With Palumbo out, capital gains tax gets real for Democrats
His successor could be the vote leaders need. But with elections in 2020, tax may be off the…
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Pow! Bam! Inslee delivers a one-two punch of executive power
Governor shifted $175M to culverts and vetoed a sentence he said threatened funding for transit.
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In state House, one historic era ends and another begins
Chopp is out as speaker. Lovick is in, and already dealing with next steps in two investigations.
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Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.