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Jerry Cornfield

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Lawmakers still wrestle with education funding | The Petri Dish

Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution…

Jerry Cornfield

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Back from Paris, Inslee aims to tackle carbon pollution | The Petri Dish

Nothing like a few days away from the office to get one’s spirit rejuvenated and energy recharged.

Jerry Cornfield

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They’re talking McCleary again, but that won’t be enough | The Petri Dish

Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.

Jerry Cornfield

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Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.

Jerry Cornfield

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State’s struggle with charter schools | The Petri Dish

Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.

Jerry Cornfield

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Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.

Jerry Cornfield

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Public schools bear burden of underfunding, perception of failing

Public schools are not just underfunded by the state as Washington’s Supreme Court has made abundantly clear.

Jerry Cornfield

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Troy who? Auditor’s office keeps going under steady hand | The Petri Dish

When the state’s duly elected auditor disappears while in office does anyone notice beyond the shadow of the…

Jerry Cornfield

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When the state’s duly elected auditor disappears while in office does anyone notice beyond the shadow of the…

Jerry Cornfield

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Gains, losses during never-ending session | The Petri Dish

The session that would never end is still not over.

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Shutdown looms over state budget negotiations | The Petri Dish

There’s nothing quite like the threat of a government shutdown July 1 to infuse urgency into negotiations on…

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Teachers miffed over lawmakers’ raise | The Petri Dish

State lawmakers are up for a raise in the next two years.

Jerry Cornfield

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State lawmakers are up for a raise in the next two years.

Jerry Cornfield

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Governor, lawmakers meet to discuss budget | The Petri Dish

There was no pomp or ceremony on Thursday when Gov. Jay Inslee sat down with the Democrat and…

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State auditor doesn’t have much choice: Tough it out or quit | The Petri Dish

No one but Troy Xavier Kelley knows how long he will be the state auditor of Washington.

Jerry Cornfield

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No one but Troy Xavier Kelley knows how long he will be the state auditor of Washington.

Jerry Cornfield

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What may distract, engage lawmakers this year | The Petri Dish

With the start of another year comes the promise of another session of the state Legislature and the…

Jerry Cornfield

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Should county, cities get piece of marijuana pie? | The Petri Dish

The financial stakes of the state’s new marijuana industry are no longer theoretical.