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Google expansion; gas taxes: Opinion roundup

The Seattle Times celebrates the announced doubling of Google’s campus in Kirkland, taking the expansion as a “sign that the Seattle area’s economy is kicking into gear.” The (Tacoma) News…

Google expansion; gas taxes: Opinion roundup

The Seattle Times celebrates the announced doubling of Google’s campus in Kirkland, taking the expansion as a “sign that the Seattle area’s economy is kicking into gear.” The (Tacoma) News…

State revenue forecast: Take your best shot

You can pick your number. The state budget is $2.7 billion in the red. Does that mean gloom and probably new taxes for 2013-2015? The state budget will have $2…

Briefing on science, math education finds lawmakers are STEM boosters

WASHINGTON — It was billed as a briefing for members of Washington’s congressional delegation and their staff members about the dismal state of science and math education in American public schools.…

INFLUENCE GAME: Congress silent on Dreamliner woes

WASHINGTON—As Boeing, its airline customers and federal safety regulators struggled over the past two months to solve problems with the new 787 Dreamliner’s fire-plagued batteries, one player has been strangely…

State Senate leaders vow to up higher education funding

State Senate leaders vow to up higher education funding

March 20, 2013 @ 8:43 am (Updated: 9:02 am – 3/20/13 ) A group of Washington state senators vowed Tuesday to increase funding for higher education by $300 million. It’s…

Washington Senate leaders vow to up higher ed funding

Local angle In Clark County, leaders of higher education are pragmatic about the majority coalition’s higher education proposals. Clark College President Bob Knight said, “I’m cautiously optimistic. I like the…

State Senate leaders vow to up higher education funding

State Senate leaders vow to up higher education funding

March 20, 2013 @ 8:43 am (Updated: 9:02 am – 3/20/13 ) A group of Washington state senators vowed Tuesday to increase funding for higher education by $300 million. It’s…

Senate hearing on 787 postponed

The U.S. Senate Commerce committee has postponed until a later date today’s scheduled hearing on aviation safety, where one focus was slated to be Boeing’s 787. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

Influence game: Congress quiet on Dreamliner woes

WASHINGTON — As Boeing, its airline customers and federal safety regulators struggled over the past two months to solve problems with the new 787 Dreamliner’s fire-plagued batteries, one player has…