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8 hrs ago | Crosscut.com

Tax exemptions are starting to draw an uncomfortable spotlight

Crosscut has expanded its coverage of Olympia, including the state Legislature and Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, Jay Inslee, Washington, Washington Government

10 hrs ago | The News Tribune

Jurisdictions gain say over housing for ex-inmates

Cities, towns and counties will soon have more input on where groups of released inmates can live when the state is paying their rent.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, Jay Inslee, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Puyallup, WA, Pierce County, WA

14 hrs ago | KEPR CBS 19

Senate majority names 33 bills for budget talks

As lawmakers wrap up their first week of a special legislative session, Senate majority leaders have asked that more than 30 bills be considered as part of the budget discussions.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, Jay Inslee

17 hrs ago | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Check out the upcoming Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates

Seattle Seahawks news, including Seattle Seahawks trades, statistics, roster and draft news, Hawks and NFL rumors, game scores and game schedule information If you're proud to be part of the 12th Man or a are big fan of the Rave Green, you may want to check out two new Washington license plates coming next year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Washington, Washington Government, US Governors, Jay Inslee

Fri May 17, 2013

Federal Way Mirror

Inslee visits Kent to push adoption of state transportation funding package

Gov. Jay Inslee made a quick stop Friday in Kent to pump up South Sound politicians and business leaders about the importance for the Legislature to pass a transportation funding package during the special session that started this week.

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Related Topix: Kent, WA, US Governors, Jay Inslee, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Tukwila, WA, Renton, WA, Federal Way, WA

HeraldNet

State set to issue draft rules for pot industry

Officials in Washington state took their first stab at setting rules for the state's new marijuana industry Thursday, nearly eight months after voters here legalized pot for adults.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana, CPU, Science / Technology, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, John Hickenlooper, Jay Inslee

The Spokesman-Review

Spec Sess Day 5: Casual Friday in the Lege

Anyone looking for a frenzied pace of activity in the special session would so far be disappointed, and today might best exemplify the pace.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Richland florist, who won't supply gay wedding, sues the state

News about Seattle City Hall, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, Seattle and King County government and more The owner of Arlene's Flowers in Richland, who refused a longtime customer's request to provide flowers for his same-sex wedding, has launched a counter suit against state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who sued her ... (more)

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Related Topix: Wedding, Richland, WA, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Washington

Thu May 16, 2013

HeraldNet

A Republican foot soldier steps back

Through the years a conversation with Larry Stickney eventually evolves into a forthright pitch for his latest endeavor to spread conservative ideas.

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Related Topix: US News, Arlington, WA, Colville, WA, US Politics, Rick Larsen, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Suzan DelBene

The Olympian

Statea s computer problems need to be fixed a " and soon

Is it coincidence or providence that former state Auditor Brian Sonntag warned incoming Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Jay Inslee, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Computer Security, Science / Technology, Social Security, Personal Finance

OregonLive.com

Columbia River Crossing could collapse in Olympia

An aerial view of the Interstate 5 Bridge shows lifts that would no longer be a feature of the Columbia River Crossing, reducing its height and clearance.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Washington, John Kitzhaber, US Governors, Jay Inslee, US Military, US Coast Guard

Wed May 15, 2013

Bainbridge Island Review

Gov. Inslee signs into law Rep. Hansen's bill promoting computer science in schools

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Drew Hansen that will let school districts give a math or science credit to high school students who enroll in an AP Computer Science class.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Jay Inslee, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Education Etc., Computers, Microsoft, Startups, Washington

HeraldNet

Will Washington become a right-to-work state to win Boeinga s 777X?

Will Washington become a right-to-work state in order to secure design and manufacturing of Boeing's 777X here? The answer: Not likely.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Washington, Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Aircraft, Aircraft, Boeing 787, Everett, WA, US Governors, Jay Inslee

Tue May 14, 2013

HeraldNet

Some may see lower rates under Obama health law

Some Washington residents may see lower insurance premiums under President Barack Obama's health care law, with proposed plans released Tuesday countering concerns expressed by the insurance industry just a year ago.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama

Crosscut.com

The Daily Troll: Sacramento ready to take victory lap. Lone School...

The Daily Troll: Sacramento ready to take victory lap. Lone School Board candidate, so far.

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Related Topix: King County, WA, Renton, WA, Bellevue, WA, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Examiner.com

CPL figure skyrockets 15K in a single month

More than 426,000 active Washington concealed pistol licenses are now in circulation, up a staggering 15,289 in the month since Examiner last checked with the state Department of Licensing , confirming what various sources in law enforcement say about the volume of applications and renewals, and the work overload to process them.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Washington, Guns, Thurston County, WA, King County, WA, US Governors, Jay Inslee

KHQ-TV Spokane

Senate Committee OKs Tougher Impaired Driving Law

A Senate committee has approved a plan to make changes to the state's impaired driving laws, including making driving under the influence a felony on the fourth conviction, rather than the current law that has it at five within 10 years.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, Jay Inslee, Spokane County, WA, Airway Heights Corrections Center, State Prisons, Prison

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

DelBene: DoJ must explain 'secret seizures' of AP phone records

News about Seattle City Hall, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, Seattle and King County government and more The U.S. Justice Department must deliver a "full explanation" for its "secret seizures" of confidential phone records from the Associated Press, according to U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Suzan DelBene, US Governors, Jay Inslee

The News Tribune

Inslee narrows top priorities for special session

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has narrowed his list of top priorities for lawmakers to address in a special session, saying Monday that the Legislature must focus on the operating budget, a transportation-funding package and new legislation to crack down on drunken drivers.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, Jay Inslee

Examiner.com

Proposed Indian casino threatens future of Fairchild Air Force Base

It seems like an unlikely clash; the U.S. Air Force vs. the Spokane Tribe. But, some authorities fear the proposed opening of a new tribal casino might actually threaten the future of Fairchild Air Force Base near Moses Lake, Wash.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fairchild Air Force Base, US Air Force, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Moses Lake, WA, Fairchild AFB, WA, US Governors, Jay Inslee