Politics How the 'Seattle Times' misread the state budget Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / February 2, 2012
Politics The real Gingrich game: racial code words The South Carolina primary has brought an ugly turn in the election appeals by the GOP. Sadly, it's a path that has been well prepared. by Hubert Locke / January 23, 2012
Politics Hi, my name is Washington, and I have a revenue problem Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / January 16, 2012
Politics Remembering David Olson, a true 'university citizen' Professor David J. Olson by Hubert Locke / September 17, 2012
Politics What's driving up the cost of our public schools Seattle's Roosevelt High School by Dick Nelson / September 5, 2012
Politics A task force may out-do Inslee, McKenna on education money The state Supreme Court is trying to compel lawmakers to comply with its 2012 McCleary mandate to fully fund education. by Dick Nelson / August 14, 2012
Politics How D.C.'s budget cutting harms state taxpayers U.S. Capitol Building by Dick Nelson / August 2, 2012
Politics Let's put a state income tax back on the table Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / July 12, 2012
Politics Budget uncertainties ahead for Washington state Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / April 18, 2012
Politics The Gates Foundation opens its gates, or a few windows A window on the work done in the foundation offices behind. by Dick Nelson / March 27, 2012