Suzan DelBene drops $1 million into campaign for Congress
Suzan DelBene dropped $1 million of her own money into campaign, giving her a huge edge in advertising spending as a host of Democrats jostle toward toward the Aug. 7 primary in the hot 1st...
View ArticleDarcy Burner, Suzan DelBene virtually tied in 1st District poll; John Koster...
A new 1st Congressional District poll, by the consultant firm Strategies 360, shows the race tightening as ballots are being mailed this week, with Democrats Darcy Burner and Suzan DelBene virtually...
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So much for avoiding social issues: Abortion coverage back on table
State Sen. Steve Litzow,R-Mercer Island State Sen. Steve Hobbs,D-Lake Stevens Although Senate Republicans vowed not to get bogged down by social issues in the upcoming legislative session, a big one is...
View ArticleEffort to re-overhaul teacher evaluations dead in Legislature
Unlike in two previous sessions, it looks like lawmakers this year will not significantly change the way public-school teachers are evaluated. Senate Bill 5246, this session’s major proposal dealing...
View ArticleState Senate OKs bills for grading schools and letting principals veto...
OLYMPIA — The state Senate narrowly approved two contentious education policy bills Wednesday after a heated debate. The bills, to give A-F letter grades to schools and to give principals a veto in...
View ArticleKey lawmaker: Abortion-insurance bill won’t get a vote in the Senate
OLYMPIA — One of the most contentious social issues of the 2013 legislative session won’t get a vote in the state Senate Health Care Committee, the chairwoman announced Monday afternoon. The so-called...
View ArticleTeachers union apologizes to Democratic senator after doorbelling at his house
OLYMPIA — The Washington Education Association has apologized to state Sen. Steve Hobbs after the teacher of one of Hobbs’ sons left a negative flier at the senator’s house. The flier accused Hobbs,...
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