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Olympia Week In Photos: Inslee gets down to business
Deliberation turned to action this week as Inslee signed his first bill and the Supreme Court struck down the 2/3rds majority rule for tax hikes.
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Olympia's tempestuous week: Passive-aggressive politics in play
Court decision is unlikely to bring a rush to impose higher taxes.
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Senate GOP fights 2/3rds ruling; Tim Eyman, not so much
The Senate GOP mounts one last appeal for the two-thirds majority tax increase requirement. Tim Eyman, on the other hand, is less than his usually ebullient self.
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Should Washington pay schools more for better results?
Guest Opinion: Washington continues to face a crisis in higher education funding. Performance-driven incentives for public universities is one solution.
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Republican coalition turns up its nose at Supreme Court ruling
Despite a state Supreme Court ruling knocking down the 2/3rds supermajority rule, the Senate Republican coalition plans to block tax votes without a 2/3rds majority.