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Sordid, personal side of democracy | The Petri Dish

The personal nature of politics is on display this week in Washington.

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Sordid, personal side of democracy | The Petri Dish

The personal nature of politics is on display this week in Washington.

Randy Dorn

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Dorn insists he’s got a plan as he contemplates a run for governor | The Petri Dishs

For very different reasons, Donald Trump and Randy Dorn are poised to alter the dynamics of this year's…

Randy Dorn

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Dorn insists he’s got a plan as he contemplates a run for governor | The Petri Dishs

For very different reasons, Donald Trump and Randy Dorn are poised to alter the dynamics of this year's…

Bernie Sanders

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Sanders devotees feel lingering Bern | The Petri Dish

With all the attention given the heated contest for the Republican Party presidential nomination, it's easy to forget…

Bernie Sanders

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Sanders devotees feel lingering Bern | The Petri Dish

With all the attention given the heated contest for the Republican Party presidential nomination, it's easy to forget…

Donald Trump

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Trumped: GOP not exactly overjoyed with The Donald | The Petri Dish

Donald Trump is marching toward the Republican presidential nomination, and Washington is one of his next stops.

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Dealings at Boeing carry different tune | The Petri Dish

The first time area aerospace machinists tried to claw back bits of Washington's ginormous tax break to The…

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Fight for charter schools continues | The Petri Dish

Gov. Inslee was hanging out with his pals from the Washington Education Association last Saturday morning when the…

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Of flaws in the system and overtime in Olympia | The Petri Dish

Time to catch up on a couple pieces of unfinished business around here.

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Little Marko exploits and legislative talk | The Petri Dish

Little Marko was on fire. The man most know as Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood was riffing on all…

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Lieutenant governor’s race draws a crowd | The Petri Dish

Why are so many people running to become Washington's next lieutenant governor?

Lawmakers still don't know what to do about education.

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Legislature coming to grips with education | The Petri Dish

Having completed debates on the use of toilets and taxes, the Republican majority in the state Senate directed…

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Fain pitches tax on politicians | The Petri Dish

A Republican lawmaker wants to tax political campaigns and use the money to teach civics in schools and…

Randy Dorn

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Dorn sends a message with an empty seat | The Petri Dish

Minutes before Gov. Jay Inslee gave his State of the State address Tuesday, the leader of Washington's public…

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Legislators continue to toil over school budget | The Petri Dish

Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution…

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Inslee takes on the world over climate | The Petri Dish

Nothing like a few days away from the office to get one's spirit rejuvenated and energy recharged.

Tim Eyman

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Eyman ‘elated’ with his latest initiative | The Petri Dish

Voters have spoken and no one could be pleased more by what they said than Tim Eyman.

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Who’s in as next state auditor? | The Petri Dish

It seems pretty obvious Washington's next state auditor won't be the current one, Troy X. Kelley.

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School funding woes proving costly | The Petri Dish

Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.