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Spokane Republican criticizes Inslee leadership as 'empty'
Staunch conservative Sen. Mike Baumgartner, R-Spokane, loves to throw rhetorical bombs. On Tuesday, Baumgartner issued a press release criticizing what
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Transportation
Inslee blocks part of 75-mph highway bill
The prospect of driving 75 mph – legally -- on parts of Interstate 90 in Eastern Washington is less a sure
politics
Governor wants leave without pay for Kelley
Jay Inslee says that indicted state Auditor Troy Kelley should not be paid while he is on a planned leave
politics
Legislature meshes medical and recreational pot systems
The Washington Senate passed a bill on Tuesday to merge the state’s medical and recreational marijuana systems. The vote
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Legislature wants new office to help homeless youth
By a 71-to-26 margin, the Washington House passed a bill Friday to create a state Office of Homeless Youth Prevention