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Partisan fight feeds campaign coffers | Cornfield

Nothing feeds a politician’s campaign coffers quite like a good partisan fight.

Joshua Halsey

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Halsey, the most important man in public education | Column

Joshua Halsey is about to become one of the most important people in public education in Washington.

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Companies donate millions to defeat food labeling initiative I-522

Opponents of a food labeling initiative are gearing up to air their first television commercials in an ad…

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Koster allegations proven false from 2012 campaign against DelBene | Column

You can close the book on an allegation which captivated attention in the waning days of the 2012…

Jerry Cornfield

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The battle for public records | The Petri Dish

Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.They hope…

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With Inslee on vacation, Republicans regroup for 2016 | Column

Gov. Jay Inslee is enjoying a two-week vacation hiking in Alaska probably thinking little about a second term.

Opinion

Glimmer of hope for a transportation funding proposal | Column

Democrats in the state House of Representatives triggered quite a political storm this year with their plan to…

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Initiative filed by Bothell man would name Skagit River bridge for Eyman

Tim Eyman's thousands of supporters throughout the state may get a chance next year to put the anti-tax…

Opinion

What does a typical work day look like for school teachers | Column

Those wondering what public school teachers do all day are going to get an answer.

News

Rates won’t rise at 2-year colleges

Community college students received official word Friday they won't be paying higher tuition this fall.

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Court may decide $1 billion more for schools is not enough

Washington’s public schools are in line for a much-needed infusion of money from the state, but it may…

Opinion

Looking back: The failings and falterings of Inslee and the Legislature | Editorial

Now that the interminable journey of Washington’s 147 lawmakers is over, what is remarkable is how predictable everything…

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Schools funding bill may exclude raises for teachers

With lawmakers set to pour as much as $1 billion more into public schools, Senate Republicans want to…

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Rep. DelBene eating on food stamp budget for week | Column

One of the newest members of the Millionaire Club in Congress is getting an idea this week of…

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Special session likely to go to second round for Legislature

It's going to be double overtime for state lawmakers.