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McKenna, Inslee list plans to bolster state government efficiency

Published October 6th, 2012 - 4:29PM

Republican Rob McKenna and Democrat Jay Inslee both vow major changes in state-government culture if elected governor Nov. 6.

Heck, Muri differ on budget cuts, climate change and other issues

Published October 6th, 2012 - 4:45PM

Democrat Denny Heck often says the biggest issue driving his campaign in Washington’s newest congressional district is jobs. Rival Republican Dick Muri says jobs are a top worry nationally and a problem locally, but he also is worried about deficits and taxes.

Kelley won't disclose details of settlement despite litigant's offer

Published October 5th, 2012 - 5:51PM

A company that sued state Rep. Troy Kelley is willing to disclose the amount Kelley paid to settle the dispute, but the Tacoma lawmaker is declining the offer, saying another company would have to agree.

Company offers to reveal settlement paid by state auditor candidate Troy Kelley

Published October 2nd, 2012 - 12:57PM

A company that sued Troy Kelley has offered to reveal the amount the Tacoma Democrat paid to settle the lawsuit — if Kelley will agree.

Who’s paying for governor attack advertising?

Published September 30th, 2012 - 6:53AM

Two political committees have emerged as the major outside spenders supporting Washington’s gubernatorial candidates, but a third organization is hoping to make a splash, and political insiders say more groups could enter the fray.

McKenna, Inslee take different approaches toward green energy

Published September 29th, 2012 - 5:48PM

When it comes to incentives and regulations to help green-energy producers, the two main candidates for Washington governor see things differently.

In 2nd District, Republicans are way ahead in campaign funding

Published September 25th, 2012 - 7:18PM

The two races in the 2nd Legislative District have a common theme, with well-funded Republicans fending off Democratic challengers who have far less money to overcome the district’s libertarian leanings.

Governor candidates Jay Inslee, Rob McKenna differ clearly on how to create jobs

Published September 24th, 2012 - 10:43PM

An unexpected rise in Washington’s unemployment rate last month puts extra weight on a key question in this year’s gubernatorial race: What can the next governor do to get people back to work?

R-74 fight about one word, thousands of details

Published September 23rd, 2012 - 10:58AM

Jennifer Ducummon supports Referendum 74. Bob Higley opposes it. But the two have at least one thing in common: Neither thinks the legal recognition of same-sex marriage is as purely symbolic as it seems.

26th District incumbents look to thwart challengers; Position 2 Seaquist-Richards contest has been testy at times

Published September 23rd, 2012 - 8:10PM

Political newcomers – one a Democrat, the other a Republican – are looking to unseat the state House members representing the Gig Harbor and Key peninsulas this year.

Tacoma forum: Inslee, McKenna differ on immigrant policy

Published September 22nd, 2012 - 9:01AM

Jay Inslee supports Washington’s process for licensing drivers who haven’t proved their legal residency, while Rob McKenna wants to change it.

Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna to speak Friday in Tacoma

Published September 19th, 2012 - 9:44AM

It might not quite be the full-fledged gubernatorial debate that Tacoma had hoped to land, but the candidates for governor will appear together at the Tacoma Dome during the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition’s summit on Friday.

National Democrats, Republicans pump more money into WA governor's race

Published September 18th, 2012 - 11:49AM

The drumbeat of national party money arriving in Washington for the governor’s race continues.

Bonney Lake mom on state ballot after write-in campaign

Published September 18th, 2012 - 6:50AM

For several months, Democrat Jim McIntire appeared to have a free ride to re-election to a second term as state treasurer this year, because no one filed against him.

Big money finds way to candidates as donors get around limits by giving directly to parties

Published September 16th, 2012 - 9:18PM

Yakima attorney Blaine Tamaki and his wife gave $7,200 to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee – the maximum allowed by law – and then donated another $80,000 to the state party to help out the candidate.

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