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Moxee Lawmaker Says Budget Must be Focus of Session

Lance Tormey — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:26 +0000

State Representative David Taylor of Moxee is not confident lawmakers will agree on a state budget in a special session that started Monday in Olympia.

Taylor says passing a budget is the number one priority

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Governor Honors National Teacher of the Year

Lance Tormey — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:01:06 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee was in the Yakima Valley Monday evening, at a community celebration honoring the National Teacher of the Year, Jeff Charbonneau.

Dozens of people turned out to Zillah High School for the event

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DREAM Act Still Alive In State

Lance Tormey — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:04:16 +0000

One policy bill that could make a comeback during the Special Session is the state's DREAM Act.

A spokesperson for OneAmerica, a pro-immigration reform group said the bill is referenced in the House Budget, which essentially keeps it alive

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Lawmakers Not Done Yet Back to Work Next Month

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:06:49 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling a special session in Olympia so that lawmakers can complete their work on a new two-year budget.

After a 105-day regular legislative session, the Legislature adjourned Sunday evening without coming to an agreement on a new budget

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Washington Liquor Control Board Looking to Stop Marijuana Use at Bars

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:56:03 +0000

SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee wants the state Liquor Control Board to figure out how to stop the spread of bars that allow patrons to consume marijuana on site.

Voters last fall legalized marijuana for adults over 21, but Initiative 502 prohibits the public use of marijuana

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Newhouse to be Replaced as State Agriculture Director

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:59:30 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Dan Newhouse says he will not be retained as director of the state Department of Agriculture.

The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that Newhouse sent an email to industry contacts on Monday notifying them of the decision by Democratic Gov

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Washington State Building a Strictly Regulated Marijuana Law

Associated Press — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:58:00 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state officials are looking to build a strictly regulated marijuana system that could forestall federal concerns about how the drug will be handled once it's available for public purchase.

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