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Why we must have fiscal reform in the states
The Great Recession is over, but it has exposed budget practices that the states must end to avoid careening into even bigger financial wrecks.
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Slavery? Here?
As the Civil War reaches its 150th anniversary, it's time to reflect on the impact of that era on the Pacific Northwest, and how political battles over slavery, secession, and states' rights were fought not just back East, but in the Rain Belt too.
Environment
How to green Washington's transportation system
We need to design neighborhoods that put transit and services in walking distance. And we have to provide service to neighborhoods that will use transit.
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Leniency in action: Sprawl dots the state
Washington's laws governing when a developer locks in building rights allow construction under outdated zoning and environmental provisions.
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Will state re-establish names board?
A new bill looks to revive Washington's ability to oversee its own maps.