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What Other Washington State Bridges Have Issues? What Does Functionally Obsolete Mean?

John McKay — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:14:26 +0000

With the collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge that miraculously didn't kill anyone, many are now asking, what other bridges have issues?

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Gov. Inslee Wants Gas Tax to Support His Transportation Budget

John McKay — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:36:39 +0000

This week, Governor Jay Inslee reiterated his desire for a 10-cent-per-gallon tax increase to help fund the $8.7 billion transportation budget he signed Monday.

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Gosh Darn It! People in Washington Swear the Least – Guess Where They Swear the Most

Paul Drake — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:23 +0000

We're PROUD to announce that the state of Washington is the Politeness CAPITAL of the United States.

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Washington State Court Website Hacked in February – Most Affected Involved in Court Cases

John McKay — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:07:43 +0000

The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts announced this week its website was hacked back in February and the data of a significant number of persons may have been accessed.

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Study: Washington House Budget Proposal Could Kill 9,800 Jobs

John McKay — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:09:10 +0000

If the House budget proposal is approved when the Legislature begins its extended session May 13, there could be a laundry list of new taxes.

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Washington Voted 'Most Bicycle-Friendly State' in U.S. — Oregon Ranked No. 2

John McKay — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:47:16 +0000

According to the experts, we're the best place to ride a bicycle.

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WA Officials Release Timeline for Implementing State Pot System, Sales Bumped Back

John McKay — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:24:33 +0000

Instead of being to light up marijuana purchased in a state store December 1st, it won't be at least until next spring.

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New, Tougher DUI Laws Coming to Washington State? Inslee to Unveil Proposal Tuesday

John McKay — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:42:27 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee will unveil House Bill 2030, and it's Senate companion SB 5912 in Olympia.

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Inslee's First Bill as Governor: Start a Task Force on Global Warming, Greenhouse Gasses

John McKay — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:00:32 +0000

Senate Bill 5802 has passed the senior chamber, and now heads for the House in Olympia.

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Lawsuit Claims Birth Control Fraud by Planned Parenthood of Pacific Northwest

John McKay — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:15:18 +0000

A group called Alliance for Defending Freedom has filed a third lawsuit alleging fraud by Planned Parenthood. This time in Washington state.

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Just How Hard Is It to Be a Business Owner in Washington? See Shocking Examples

John McKay — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:00:09 +0000

The Washington Policy Center (a non-profit, non-partisan think tank) recently did a study of the obstacles business owners face in the Evergreen State.

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Gas Tax Hike Would Help Fund Red Mountain Interchange – Is It Necessary? [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:26 +0000

Newstalk 870 reported earlier this week the Washington State Transportation Committee was going to push for a 10-cent gasoline-tax hike at the pump.

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Controversial Gun Control Bill Now Dead in Olympia

John McKay — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:49:03 +0000

Washington state's gun control proposal is off the table for this legislative session.

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Washington Legislators Pull Controversial 'Home Gun Search' Bill After Public Uproar

John McKay — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:38:42 +0000

They claim now the controversial language was a mistake.

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Washington's Abortion Insurance Bill to Have Public Hearing Jan. 31

John McKay — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:20:41 +0000

It will probably be a heated discussion in Olympia.

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Gov. Inslee Already Willing to Break 'No New Taxes' Pledge

John McKay — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:30:00 +0000

When is a tax increase not a tax increase? Ask Gov. Inslee.

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Islee Called Out for Appointing Insiders to Administration While Pledging Reform

John McKay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:30:43 +0000

When a newly-elected official pledges a new direction and reform they usually look outside the established political realm for staff appointments.

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Washington Is Considering a Pay-As-You-Drive Tax [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:00:05 +0000

Never mind that Washington state government has not shown any real ability to spend within its means. With automotive technology improving gas mileage, the state is actually losing millions of dollars with the gas tax. Throw i

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Washington Lottery Computer Glitch Turns Winner Into Loser

John McKay — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:00:41 +0000

It's a good thing he only lost $1,000!

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Best of 2012 June – State Fees, Taxes, Leave New Liquor Shoppers In Sticker Shock (SURVEY)

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:30:03 +0000

Suppose the folks in Olympia are laughing? After the long awaiting privatization of the state's liquor industry, legislators just had to come up with a way of offset lost revenue from the closed stores.

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