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School funding fix: Not even close, says McCleary lawyer
Can the new state budget live up to its hype of fixing Washington’s education woes? The plaintiff’s attorney
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Washington will give parents paid family leave
To Rhonda Parker, a mother from Lacey, it’s not a question of “if” but “when” an employee will need
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In nick of time, Legislature approves budget
With the approval of a new budget, Washington has managed to escape a state government shutdown. Barely. The Legislature passed
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Budget deal: Seattle will pay to fund schools
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In Olympia, lawmakers see the finish line
Democratic and Republican budget negotiators in Olympia reached a handshake deal Wednesday morning that they believe will head off a