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Widespread power outages left in wake of the storm
Q13 FOX News onlinePuget Sound Energy reported that as of 4 p.m. Friday, 239,000 customers remain without power. The utility reported that 150 crews are working in the field and 50 out-of-state crews will be arriving Friday evening to assist. It had been reported that about...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Traffic, Weather Warnings, Snow Storms, Weather
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Bill to legalize gay marriage introduced in Washington Legislature
Q13 Fox News OnlineA bill that would legalize gay marriage in Washington was introduced Friday in the Legislature with 23 state Senate sponsors, just two votes shy of the 25 needed for passage. Eight state senators remain uncommitted. The measure is widely expected to have...Tags: Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, National Government, Washington Legislature, Executive Branch
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State of the State: Governor calls for $3.6 billion transportation plan
Q13 Fox News political analystIn her last State of the State Address, Gov. Christine Gregoire on Tuesday repeated her call for a half-cent increase in the state sales tax and also called for billions in new revenue to fix the state’s aging roads and bridges. “Our...Tags: Transportation, Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Executive Branch, Government
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Legislature starts new session; political battle lines drawn
Q13 Fox News political analystThe start of the state legislative session Monday was mostly ceremonial – flags, honor guards, some unanimous resolutions. But the political battle lines quickly became clear. House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, wasted no time in his opening...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Executive Branch, Frank Chopp, Politics, Lisa Brown
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Will court rule Eyman's 'super majority' tax requirement unconstitutional?
Q13 FOX News political analystThe state legislative session begins next week, and lawmakers are faced with a $1.5 billion budget problem. The governor and many Democrats are hoping for a least some new taxes to help fill the hole. And it may be easier to do that if an upcoming court...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch, Government, Politics, Democratic Party
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Supreme Court: State falls short on education funding
Q13 FOX News reporterThe Washington State Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that the state is falling short in its obligation to fully fund K-12 education. The high court ruled that the state failed in its duty “by consistently providing school districts with...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Politics
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Gregoire proposes bill to legalize gay marriage
Q13 Fox News political analyst“It’s time, it’s the right thing to do,” Gov. Christine Gregoire said Wednesday as she introduced legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. It was clearly an emotional day for Gregoire, who is in her final year in...Tags: Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Social Issues, Dan Swecker, Executive Branch
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2011: Top news stories in Washington state
Q13 Fox News OnlineIn 2011, some of the top news stories in the state involved medical marijuana, the governor's re-election decision and proposed sales tax increase, liquor privatization, Amanda Knox, the Occupy movement, a Tacoma teachers strike and even a duckling shot...Tags: Autism, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Executive Branch, Career and Workplace
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Former Governor endorses sales tax hike
Q13 FOX News political analystFormer Republican Governor John Spellman is endorsing Chris Gregoire’s push for a half-cent increase in the state sales tax. “The only question in my mind is, should it be more?” asked the last Republican to hold the Governor’...Tags: Republican Party, Executive Branch, Government, Taxation, Politics
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Kimberly-Clark says it is closing Everett paper mill; 750 to lose jobs
Q13 Fox News reporterKimberly-Clark Corp. announced Thursday it has failed to sell its paper mill in Everett and will be shutting it down, throwing about 750 employees out of work soon. Nearly 90 percent of the workers will lose their jobs by New Year’s Day, and only...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Paper and Product Packaging Industry, Career and Workplace, Unemployment, Soundview
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Gregoire announces state education reform proposals
Q13 Fox News political analystGov. Christine Gregoire on Tuesday announced a series of reforms to help improve K-12 education in Washington. “The system has failed teachers and principals and students,” Gregoire said. “There is no question in my mind.” The...Tags: Republican Party, Colleges and Universities, Fox News Channel (tv network), Students, Teachers
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Should Washington privatize its lottery?
Q13 Fox News political analystWashington is now in the process of privatizing liquor. Should the state lottery be next? Gov. Christine Gregoire says yes. Gregoire said Thursday she believes it could potentially save the state millions of dollars that the state now spends running...Tags: Republican Party, Fox News Channel (tv network), Executive Branch, Government, Politics
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