politics
What a carbon tax would mean for Washington's economy
State economists say the impact of a carbon emissions tax on short-term economic growth appears negligible.
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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politics
Pushing Legislature on McCleary? Supreme Court considers nuclear option
Invalidate all state tax breaks. Throw out the budget. Demand a special session. Justices are considering it all in their battle to make lawmakers increase education spending.
Environment
Global warming: Is state doing enough to protect timber from invading beetle?
Gov. Jay Inslee says the state should put more money into fighting an insect that is moving north, killing trees in the southern part of the state.
politics
A limit on lawmakers' free lunches
Legislative Ethics Board members are moving to impose new wining and dining rules in Olympia.
politics
Ethics Board dismisses GOP senator's complaint against Inslee
Don Benton, a top GOP leader, had complained about Gov. Inslee dropping escorts that the management side wanted to continue in a labor dispute.