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Washington GOP Wary of Gov. Inslee's Job Plans – Especially Green Economy

John McKay — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:07:18 +0000

A number of Republican members of Washington's legislature are nervous for what their new governor will propose.

Gov. Gregoire Proposes New Fuel Tax to Pay for Schools

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:10:12 +0000

Although Jay Inslee will take over in January, Governor Chris Gregoire still has one more budget to submit to the state, and it includes new tax proposals.

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Gov. Jay Inslee-What Can We Expect In The Future? Decision 2012

John McKay — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:07:18 +0000

With the concession of Rob McKenna, Jay Inslee becomes Washington's next governor. What can we expect to see in the future?

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See a Nine-Year-Old Girl Football Star in Action

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:30:02 +0000

A nine-year-old Utah girl is making headlines (see above) for her amazing skill at football.

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Federal Tax Threatens Future Of Area 'Roll Your Own' Tobacco Stores

John McKay — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:30:23 +0000

Thanks to a tax that was added to, of all measures, the Federal Transportation Bill, roll-you-own tobacco stores could become a thing of the past across America - including the Mid-Columbia.

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Should Churches Be Involved in Politics? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:00:17 +0000

The separation of church and state doesn’t mean religious leaders can’t express political opinions. And in the wake of President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage there has been talk that some houses of worship may encourage their flock not to vote for the president in 2012 to protest his reversal on the issue.

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