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An ill wind blows out of Olympia
Pity the state government. But your real worry should be about municipalities, who are going to be stuck with their own excesses and the problems of the states.
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The city council races that weren't
Why incumbents are hard to challenge in Seattle, and why the current races for city council are so devoid of issues and excitement.
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A new proposal for taxing capital gains in Washington state
The plan would impose a flat tax, after exempting capital gains of up to $10,000, thus affecting only the top 3-12% of taxpayers. Political obstacles are formidable, but may be lessening.
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King County to resuscitate pay-as-you-go insurance model
A pilot pay-as-you-drive car insurance program launched in 2007 was a flop, registering only a handful of users. Now the county is seeking a new contractor for the project. Will the second time be the charm?
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An end to tug-of-war on Clinton's 'Roadless Rule'?
The Rule, enacted in Clinton's waning days, protects national forests and grasslands. It has been in a constant state of flux since its establishment, pulled back and forth between environmentalists and industry. Can a 10th Circuit ruling finally put this to rest?