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Gov. Inslee Announces Plan to Get New Boeing Airliner Built in Washington

John McKay — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:23:25 +0000

It's an ambitious plan and hopefully it will work.

See the Cities With the Worst Traffic in America – Washington Is Home to One!

John McKay — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:06:39 +0000

After being called the MOST bicycle-friendly state in the U.S., another organization has named a Washington city one of the WORST for traffic!

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Cannibus Institute Wants to Help You Make a Big Investment in Selling Pot in Washington!

John McKay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:45:37 +0000

If your Wall Street and stock returns are unimpressive you could always try selling marijuana.

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Tri-City Business Leaders Caution Gov. Inslee About Job-Killing Environmental Ideas

John McKay — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:06:14 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee has been politely warned by Tri-City business leaders his stance on coal trains and exports from Washington state could hurt jobs.

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Online Database Will Show How All Washington State Fees Spent

John McKay — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:39:38 +0000

Soon, Washington residents will finally be able to see where their money is going from state fees.

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9-Year-Old Boy Is First Marijuana DUI Fatality Because of Uncle

John McKay — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:00:38 +0000

Authorities believe a 9-year-old boy is the first fatality because of a marijuana DUI since the drug was legalized last year.

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Washington Politician Tries to Take Away Veteran's Gun in a Public Meeting [VIDEO]

Andrew Kirk — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:06:24 +0000

Watch a city councilman try to use democracy to strip a veteran of his constitutional right to exercise the 2nd Amendment.

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Do You Favor a Pay-As-You-Drive Tax in Washington? Poll Results

John McKay — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:00:27 +0000

Maybe the Washington state Department of Transportation needs to listen to us before they think it's feasible.

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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.

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How Did WA Legislators Vote on the Fiscal Cliff Compromise? You Might be Surprised

John McKay — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:04:14 +0000

The roll call is in for the measure that averted -- at least for now -- the "fiscal cliff."

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Best of 2012 October – Playboy Magazine + Politics = Hot State Legislative Race in Spokane

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:33 +0000

When one side slings mud, they can't expect the other side not to respond.

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Best of 2012 November – Our Guess at Employee Requirements for New State-Run Marijuana Stores in Washington

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:10 +0000

Washington State will be opening up the new marijuana stores probably mid-to-late next year and they're going to need somebody behind the counter.

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Washington Schools Plan No Changes to Marijuana Policies – Duh!

John McKay — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:00:17 +0000

You would think it wasn't necessary, but the State Superintendent Randy Dorn felt the need to remind people that dope was still illegal in schools!

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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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Oregon, Oregon State, UW, Boise State Bowl Pairings Announced

John McKay — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:00:51 +0000

It might not be where they wanted to go at the beginning of the season, but they're going.

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Washington's Marijuana Vote Creates Stir in Latin America!

John McKay — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:49:30 +0000

Imagine the citizens of our little state causing a big issue with leaders in Central and South America!

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Same-Sex Weddings Will Boost State's Economy-Says Think Tank

John McKay — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:38:20 +0000

According to a California-based think-tank, same-sex marriage will add millions to the Washington state economy.

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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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I-1185 Passes-Will It Finally Force 2/3 Majority In Olympia In Order To Raise Taxes?

John McKay — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:00:28 +0000

Part of our continuing series Decision 2012-Where Do We Go From Here-takes a look at Initiative 1185, which (again) would force the state legislature to have a majority to raise our taxes.

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The Effects of Legalizing Marijuana in Washington.

John McKay — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:16:30 +0000

With I-502 passing, Washington State will now begin the process of legally selling marijuana to persons "of age" in limited quantities. What could be the long-term effects?

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