February 9, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 5:03 pm
NYT says the House Republicans' transportation bill is so "uniquely terrible" it "defies belief." read more →
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By Erica C. Barnett at 4:21 pm
A new report concludes that the state's budget cuts have disproportionately impacted Washington's women. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 3:18 pm
After panning the city's first stab at creating a rental housing inspection programas too landlord-friendly, tenant advocates are in talks with the city about how to improve the legislation. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 1:03 pm
Legislation giving cities and counties more options for funding transit passes a key senate committee. Image via WSDOT. read more →
February 8, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 2:38 pm
Republicans in Congress vow to pass legislation to deny women who work for religious schools and nonprofits a health-care benefit they themselves enjoy. read more →
February 7, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 5:07 pm
A proposal to streamline collection of city business and occupation taxes stumbles in a senate committee. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 4:24 pm
US Sen. Patty Murray says the fight for women's reproductive rights is far from over. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 1:08 pm
Seattle library officials outline a grim forecast if the library system doesn't get sustainable funding. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 10:13 am
Komen's anti-choice VP steps down in response to outcry over the group's decision to yank funding for Planned Parenthood. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 10:00 am
Transportation Choices Coalition eviscerates a misleading report by a conservative think tank claiming public transit gets too much money. read more →
February 6, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 4:05 pm
A group of Sound Transit and state officials proposes a plan to hasten light rail to Federal Way. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 2:26 pm
The city council seeks a change to state liquor laws that would allow the Central Cinema to stay in business. read more →
