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Adam Wilson expounds on Washington state government, workers and politics. Wilson began covering those issues for the Olympian in 2004. Previously, he reported on the Idaho Legislature and Eastern Washington politics for the Lewiston Morning Tribune. He can be reached at: awilson@theolympian.com.
Not much basking, plenty of battle from Obama
The media coverage was trying to put Obama in his proper historical context as the first black man to win a major party nomination, but Obama used the time for offense.
Kreidler: at least I’m younger than that old guy
Asked Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, who's been in that office for two terms and will be 65 by election time, if this is the last round-up.
First state worker contract: 1.6, 1.7 percent
The WPEA comes to terms first with the governor's bargaining team.
No deals yet in union talks
Talks between the state and state unions continue, possibly for another two weeks.
Eight same-party races for November, 12 'close' races
Looks like eight out of 124 legislative races will be one-party contests, but that isn't the same list as close races.
MacDonald on the performance audit that haunts him
Former transportation secretary fought performance audits, but came to be a student of one.
Results: anti-war Delavar vs. pro-surge Baird
Looks like Republican Michael Delavar's anti-war platform worked.
Gregoire, Rossi: We totally tried
Despite months of campaigning and millions spent, neither the Democrat nor the Republican predict victory.
'Whatever you want to do as an American, you can do it'
It's primary election day, so get your patriotism on.
Family leave computer: even more risk
Already running from behind on building the system, the Employment Security Department tries to get around the hiring freeze.
Strange funding saves tax credit computer
Will the hiring freeze derail the tax credit computer system underway? No, because it is not expected to be used.
Florida takes DSHS calls for a spell
The right phone number was sending people to the wrong state for health insurance questions earlier this week.
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