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Washington's creeping prison problem could get costly
The prison system is over capacity and, according to new research, low-level offenders are receiving harsher and less predictable sentences compared to inmates in other states.
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Funding shaky for state program to earthquake-proof bridges
The state's budget for seismically upgrading bridges could drop from about $22 million to roughly $4 million next year.
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Pushing Legislature on McCleary? Supreme Court considers nuclear option
Invalidate all state tax breaks. Throw out the budget. Demand a special session. Justices are considering it all in their battle to make lawmakers increase education spending.
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SPD's Communications Squad: The kids are all right
More than just a bunch of marijuana smart-asses, the SPD has used social media and a conversational style to earn the ear of 72,000 people.
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Education of Washington's students should come before corporate welfare
Guest Opinion: Wednesday's hearing before the state Supreme Court could be an opportunity to get our state's act together on education.