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Judge rules state is failing to pay for basic education - Feb 11, 2010
The state of Washington is not fulfilling its constitutional duty to fully pay for basic public education, a King County judge ruled.
Obama to Seek Sweeping Change in "No Child" Law - Feb 1, 2010
The Obama administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of President Bush's signature education law, No Child Left Behind, and will call for broad changes in how schools are judged to be succeeding or failing.
Programs help 'unbanked' avoid high fees - Nov 5, 2009
Dozens of cities are launching programs to sign up low-income people as customers at commercial banks so they can avoid the high fees typical of check-cashing stores and payday lenders.
Banking Program: "Everyone is Welcome" - Sep 25, 2009
The Seattle-King County Asset Building Collaborative celebrates its one year anniversary.
The Card Game - Overspending on Debit Cards Is a Boon for Banks - Sep 8, 2009
"Overdraft Protection" fees penalize customers and generate big revenues for struggling banks.
Tax Bills Put Pressure on Struggling Homeowners - Aug 30, 2009
Collection agencies may be exacerbating the foreclosure crisis, pushing out homeowners faster than government entities might.
Tax Bills Put Pressure on Struggling Homeowners - Aug 17, 2009
High interest rates from private collection companies hinder homeowners ability to pay back taxes.
Credit union aims to help people break the payday-lender cycle - Jul 20, 2009
A coalition of local financial service institutions work to break the payday lending cycle and offer new banking alternatives.
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