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Governor Gregoire Backs Gay Marriage

Governor Gregoire will offer bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire completed the circle on her evolving advocacy for gay rights as she announced she’ll introduce [...]

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A Real Gusher, for Cows

Washington Supreme Court rules that mega-feedlots have unrestricted access to state groundwater.

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Secretary Clinton Recognizes International Human Rights Day

  Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Palais des Nations Geneva, Switzerland December 6, 2011 Good evening, and let me express my deep honor and pleasure at being here. [...]

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The Color of the Cuts

Report says state budget cuts falling heaviest on communities of color.

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State of Distress

Along with deep cuts in her proposed 2012 supplemental budget, Governor Gregoire says she will ask voters to approve a half cent sales tax increase to avoid “unconscionable” losses in state services.

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Breaking Blue?

In a surprise announcement Monday evening, Spokane Mayor Mary Verner says she’ll ask for a federal investigation of the Spokane Police Department.

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