Opinion
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…
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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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
State’s struggle with charter schools | The Petri Dish
Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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…
Opinion
Gains, losses during never-ending session | The Petri Dish
The session that would never end is still not over.
Opinion
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…
Opinion
Teachers miffed over lawmakers’ raise | The Petri Dish
State lawmakers are up for a raise in the next two years.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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.