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    Olympia
    Washington State’s Legislative Process Is Broken
    Washington State’s Legislative Process Is Broken
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 1, 2017 6:30 am

    Is there any way to fix it?

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    The gantry system is tested at the new 777x Composite Wing Center at Paine Field in Everett last year. Tax breaks enticed the Boeing Co. to locate the 777X assembly line in Washington. Photo by Kevin Clark/Herald
    Boeing Saved $242 Million Through Tax Breaks in...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 30, 2017 7:30 am

    But Washington state labor leaders say the aerospace giant isn’t keeping up its end of the bargain.

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    High School Graduation Testing Rules Stymie State Lawmakers
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 30, 2017 7:30 am

    Would-be graduates wait in limbo while Republicans and Democrats stand their ground.

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    Prepping for a Government Shutdown Is the New Normal in Olympia
    Prepping for a Government Shutdown Is the New...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 25, 2017 1:10 am

    For the third straight budget year, things are coming down to the wire.

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    A Divided Legislature Pushes Into Second Special Session
    A Divided Legislature Pushes Into Second Special Session
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 24, 2017 7:00 am

    “They have a lot of work to do. They have a long way to go to reach consensus.”

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    Photo by Elaine Thompson/AP
    As Special Session Comes to a Close, Very...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 23, 2017 7:00 am

    State lawmakers failed to pass a budget or find an answer for McCleary.

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    Eyman Calls AG’s Lawsuit Over Finances Politically Motivated
    Eyman Calls AG’s Lawsuit Over Finances Politically Motivated
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 23, 2017 1:30 am

    The conservative political activist says Bob Ferguson “consistently opposed” his ballot measures.

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    State Lawmakers, Governor to Get a Pay Raise This Fall
    State Lawmakers, Governor to Get a Pay Raise...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 19, 2017 7:30 am

    And, no, they legally cannot refuse the bump.

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    Relief From Car Tab Fees Runs Into a Legislative Jam
    Relief From Car Tab Fees Runs Into a...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 18, 2017 7:00 am

    As a legislative inquisition into the taxing scheme for Sound Transit 3 gets under way, a question arises: Did Olympia lawmakers read the fine print?

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    Photo by Tobias Eigen via Wikimedia
    Fare Increases for State Ferries Likely This Fall
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2017 1:30 am

    Washington State Ferries must generate $8.4 million in new revenue, according to the transportation operating budget.

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    Rami Atallah of Shoreline marches in Seattle’s Tax Day Protest earlier this year. Photo by Alex Garland
    Dems Want to Keep Trump Off the Ballot...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 4, 2017 1:30 am

    A group of legislators is asking the attorney general if such a thing is possible.

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    Following Recent Layoffs, Two Bills Threaten Boeing Tax Break
    Following Recent Layoffs, Two Bills Threaten Boeing Tax...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 3, 2017 1:30 am

    The aerospace company has eliminated 7,500 Washington state jobs in the last year. If the layoffs continue, say some Republicans and Democrats, the state should curtail the 2013 deal.

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    Pay Raises May Be on the Way for Governor, Lawmakers, and Judges
    Pay Raises May Be on the Way for...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 28, 2017 8:30 am

    An independent commission is considering increases of 2 to 8 percent.

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    Courtesy of King County
    Voter Access Helps Democrats. So Why Is a...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 27, 2017 1:30 am

    It’s about democracy, not Democrats.

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    Inslee Names New Department of Corrections Secretary
    Inslee Names New Department of Corrections Secretary
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 26, 2017 9:00 am

    Can the new guy bring stability to a department that has had four leaders in the last two years?

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    Budget Deal Secures Pay Hike for State Troopers
    Budget Deal Secures Pay Hike for State Troopers
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 25, 2017 1:30 am

    With the state unable to fill vacancies due to low salaries, lawmakers hope the move will attract and retain talent.

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    Courtesy of the Washington State House Republicans, via Flickr
    Lawmakers’ Special Session To-Do List Is More Than...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 24, 2017 1:30 am

    Overtime begins today and there is a lot on the docket.

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    Without Budget Deal, Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
    Without Budget Deal, Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 21, 2017 8:00 am

    And no one’s surprised.

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    There’s Plenty of Blame to Go Around for This Year’s Special Session
    There’s Plenty of Blame to Go Around for...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 20, 2017 6:30 am

    But when in doubt, just blame Sound Transit.

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    Democrats Advance Bill That Would Force Sound Transit to Alter License Tax
    Democrats Advance Bill That Would Force Sound Transit...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 11, 2017 6:00 am

    Diminished revenue would result in cuts to commuter rail and parking structures.

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