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Exit Interview: Mayor McGinn goes out swinging
The outgoing mayor sits down with Crosscut to talk political faux pas, the new political landscape and why the city council is starting to scramble.
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Olympia fail: No appetite for transportation compromise
The governor and legislative leaders say they will try again next year, but resisting compromise is getting to be a habit.
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Blurred lines in Olympia: Is it time to start arguing about the 2015 budget?
As Gov. Jay Inslee puts out modest budget proposals for 2014, Dems and Republicans are already jockeying for advantage in the 2015 budget battle.
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Sawant goes to City Hall to push $15 minimum wage
The incoming Socialist councilmember calls Ed Murray's four-year timeframe too slow and isn't so keen on small business exemptions.
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My boyfriend proposed to me during a City Council meeting
Yesterday, my wonderful boyfriend popped the question with the full participation of Seattle's city council members.