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Gay marriage bill faces crucial vote in state Senate today
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Feb 2, 2012 at 12:02 AM
The bill has narrow support in the Senate, but is expected to pass because supporters have secured 25 "yes" votes - the minimum required for approval.   >>INSIDE: LIVE video of the vote starting at 6pm

Fed judge considers if pharmacies must sell Plan B
Feb 1, 2012 at 11:09 PM
A federal judge is considering whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives, even in the face of religious objections by druggists who believe they destroy human life.

Wash. businesses to get tax extension after storm
Jan 24, 2012 at 7:55 PM
Businesses impacted by the recent winter storm may get an extension on their tax filings.

Wash. Senate now 2 votes shy on gay marriage
Jan 13, 2012 at 8:53 PM
The Washington state Senate is now just two votes shy of having enough support to pass gay marriage, as an undecided Democrat said Friday she is now committing her vote to approve it.

Wash. Senate Dems unveil government reform ideas
Jan 13, 2012 at 1:43 AM
Senate Democrats unveiled a series of reform ideas Thursday that won't bank much money for the state's immediate budget shortfall but will, they say, save hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming years.

Wash. Dems file brief to defend Obama health law
Jan 12, 2012 at 10:47 PM
A group of Democratic lawmakers in Washington state asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to uphold President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Governor Gregoire plans to make big changes for small businesses
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Jan 9, 2012 at 2:09 AM
YAKIMA -- The Governor is beefing up support for small businesses across the state, including several in our area.

Frugal Wash. agencies now saving $100M a year
Jan 6, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Washington agencies wrestling with budget reductions have managed to save an additional $100 million a year beyond the cuts mandated by the Legislature.

Wash. Gov. Gregoire to support gay marriage bill
Jan 4, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Gov. Chris Gregoire said Wednesday she wants Washington to become the seventh state in the nation to make gay marriage legal. She said at a news conference she'll introduce legislation that, if passed, would allow same-sex marriage in Washington state.

Wash. gov to break silence on gay marriage effort
Jan 4, 2012 at 1:39 AM
Gov. Chris Gregoire will break her silence on an effort to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state. Gregoire has invited sponsors of the soon-to-be introduced bill to Olympia for a Wednesday news conference on the issue.

Gregoire signs budget, seeks timeline on more cuts
Dec 21, 2011 at 1:32 AM
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire approved a plan Tuesday to ease the state's $1.4 billion budget deficit and asked lawmakers to give her a timeline on when they expect to finish making more grueling cuts that are expected in the coming months.

Big dollars arriving for early learning in Washington
Dec 16, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Major grant will assist early learning program in Washington.

Medical marijuana users “confused” over city code
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Dec 15, 2011 at 3:10 AM
Yakima's Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to city code prohibiting medical marijuana growing operations. Residents who attended the meeting say things are unclear.

Washington ranks fourth for national board certified teachers
Dec 8, 2011 at 12:28 AM
OFFICE OF SUPPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION NEWS RELEASE -- Washington state continues to place near the top of the country in National Board Certified teachers.

Numbers released today by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards show that Washington has the second-most...more new NBCTs (945), behind only North Carolina, and is fourth overall in the total number of NBCTs (6,242).

“The National Board program is one of our most successful,” said Randy Dorn, state...

Governor Gregoire petitions feds to reclassify pot
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Dec 1, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire is making a big push for medical marijuana. She filed a petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify the drug, which would allow doctors to prescribe pot as medicine.