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Legislature enters secret talks before special session
Before lawmakers return to work May 13, Gov. Jay Inslee is giving legislators two weeks for high-stakes budget negotiations.
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Seattle seeks qualified mayor
Energetic visionary, adept manager, good listener. If we were "hiring" a new mayor, here are the skills and talents we'd be searching for.
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The Mayor Games: A guide to choosing Seattle's next CEO
Voters can't elect a mayor based on candidate qualifications, because there aren't any minimum requirements for the job. So we decided to create some.
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State treasurer criticizes Senate, House budgets
James McIntire says legislators' 'overly optimistic' budget plans may end up costing taxpayers.