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Revenue forecast improves odds that Legislature will finish on time
There is also no excuse for failing to enact longer-term budget reforms.
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Midday Scan: Reardon's romantic escapades; Budget miracles; How to use the Internet better
How Snohomish County funded Reardon's glamorous affair; Republicans and Democrats perform the impossible - agreeing on something; and tips on making better use of your time on the Internet. (Hint: It's not looking at YouTube videos.)
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WSU giving gets a boot forward with new coach
The hiring of Mike Leach as Washington State University football coach has brought more than $1 million in donations to the athletic fund. Officials hope to use it to cover athletic scholarship needs.
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Inside Politics, 2012: Can Republicans control Legislature? Races look tight
Even coming up short in November, the GOP could well control the agenda in Olympia next year.
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We aren't Greece, but Seattle and Olympia have their own spending issues
In Olympia, most leaders are still weak-kneed about ending business tax breaks. Seattle's arena discussions and Sound Transit's failure to serve Federal Way show why voters should watch local politicians closely.