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Despite claims, transportation proposal not only benefits drivers
By Bob Pishue
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Senator Curtis King (R-Yakima) produced a transportation funding proposal that focuses on preservation and maintenance, while allowing local options for transit districts statewide. Immediately after this package was introduced, critics stated that the package didn't benefit other modes of transportation. Groups oppose the plan on the following grounds:
State Board of Education postpones vote on weakening School Achievement Index
By Liv Finne
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
As I reported yesterday, the State Board of Education has postponed its vote to weaken Washington’s School Achievement Index.  The fifteen-member Board, led by Chairman Jeff Vincent, has decided to take up less controversial topics during its meeting tomorrow in Olympia. Click here to see the meeting agenda.
State revenue up another $231 million - $2 billion more for 2013-15
By Jason Mercier
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Good news for state budget writers - today's revenue forecast has further increased projected revenue for the current and next budget by a combined $231 million for a total increase of more than $2 billion for 2013-15. From today's Revenue Forecast:
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