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State's marijuana income expected to get much higher
But questions remain about potential federal actions against financial institutions' handling of pot money.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Republican senators hesitant about an Inslee climate push
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Eastside drivers likely to see I-405 express-lane tolls in a year
Transportation officials say paying for using express lanes could have benefits all around.
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Legislators hear about the scale of the school-funding challenge
Members of the House Appropriations Committee hear figures that reach past $3 billion in new money for the upcoming biennium and move toward $5 billion in just two more years.
How closely is Washington state monitoring Ebola?
Officials tell lawmakers that state health care providers are gearing up for any actual cases.