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Democrats in Olympia propose cuts and tax increases to fund K-12 education

Taxes for the rich would go up to close a massive state budget gap under new plans from Democratic lawmakers. But the new budget proposals also scale back some spending.

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Jeanie Lindsay is a state government reporter for KNKX and KUOW. She previously covered education for The Seattle Times and Indiana Public Broadcasting.