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Rob McKenna, a likely candidate for the 2012 Republican nomination as governor, criticized both parties for Olympia's weakening support of the state's universities.
If lawmakers and Gov. Chris Gregoire are going to reach a budget agreement that lets the legislative session end on time, the House Democrats' budget is a key step.
An Elway poll of city voters says that his numbers are negative by a ratio of more than 2-to-1. Even tunnel opponents aren't giving him good marks overall.