Budget session ends with a thud and a whimper
Opinion
by 2 Comments Drake ponders the head-scratching news that a UW swimming pool proposal derailed $162 million worth of new projects in the state.
Mike Gierau
No new state-funded construction this year
The $162 million capital construction bill died for lack of compromise between House and Senate negotiators over a UW swimming pool.
Critic skeptical of senator’s motive in correcting DEQ letter
Bebout says the letter about Moneta Divide gas- and oilfield “was sent by my secretary and contained misinformation and I corrected her.”
UW spent $42,000 in lawsuit over Nichols records
University hired private attorneys in attempt to block the release of records outlining the board of trustees’ investigation into Nichols.
Governor lets private schools avoid local zoning control
Gordon allows “flawed” legislation limiting county authority to become law with an explanatory letter but not his signature. It was backed by a one-time political rival.
