Opinion - Selling off place names?

The state remains in financial trouble. It has made spending cuts, raised taxes and juggled cash and assets from different funds to meet the crisis this year.

Still, money problems persist. Another major crisis looms. This time the state needs to find an estimated $3 billion to balance its next budget.

The state, promises Governor Chris Gregoire, will look at major reforms in the hopes of shedding the status quo of over spending and short revenues. Some ideas include privatization of certain state functions and the elimination of programs. Additional revenues are also needed.

It is a desperate...