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Washington government saves $1.7 million by cutting down cell phone use
Q13 FOX News OnlineWashington state agencies have saved $1.7 million since November by cutting down on their cell phone use, Gov. Christine Gregoire's office announced Monday. In November, Gregoire directed state agencies to cut down on unused and unnecessary cell phones....Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Politics, Cell Phones
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Overwhelming evidence supports medical use of marijuana
I've read a pair of forceful screeds against medical marijuana in The Sun's editorial section lately ("Medical marijuana laws make a farce of medicine," March 7; "Who says marijuana is safe and effective?" March 13). Both make the rather uncontroversial...Tags: Health Treatments, Food and Drug Administration, Baltimore County, Health, Cancer
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Legislature adjourns without passing budget; Gregoire calls special session
Q13 Fox News OnlineJust before midnight Thursday, Gov. Christine Gregoire called for a special legislative session to deal with the state's $1 billion budget shortfall after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a deficit-cutting bill during their 60-day regular...Tags: Republican Party, Budgets and Budgeting, Parties and Movements, Justice System, Democratic Party
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Legislature passes bills aimed at combating Medicaid fraud
Q13 FOX News OnlineThe Washington State Legislature passed two bills Thursday night designed to fight Medicaid fraud. Data indicates that fraud accounts for three and 10 percent of Medicaid expenditures. The fraud recovery rate is currently sitting at less than one percent...Tags: Medicaid, Health, Medical Specialization, Fraud, Corporate Crime
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A preview of the special legislative session
Q13 Fox News political analystWhen you are dealing with billions of dollars, there are a lot of things that people can disagree on. But you can boil the recent state budget impasse down to two big items -- items that many are calling gimmicks. They will clearly be the focus when the...Tags: Government, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, Jim Kastama, Mike Hewitt
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Same-sex marriage supporters plan to match opponents' fundraising
Q13 FOX News Political AnalystJust a day after Gov. Christine Gregoire signed same-sex marriage into law, the fight between supporters and opponents over a referendum effort shifted into high gear. Tuesday, same-sex marriage opponents said they would raise up to $6 million. Today,...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Family, Marriage, Social Issues
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At least two protesters arrested at Santorum rally in Tacoma
Q13 FOX News reporterAt least two protesters were arrested for trying to disrupt a campaign rally by Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum in Tacoma Monday night. As Santorum spoke at Tacoma’s Washington Historical Museum to a few hundred people, a few...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Mitt Romney, Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Politics
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Gays, lesbians celebrate; opposition hopes to repeal law
Q13 FOX News ReporterFor Janice Langbehn, the day filled her with joy yet the one person she wished she could share it with was gone. “If she was here today I probably would have had jitters and gotten down on one knee right now and asked her to marry me,”...Tags: Referenda, Gays and Lesbians, Family, Government, Elections
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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: Gaming, Strikes, Entertainment, Health, Xbox
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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: Taxation, Regional Authority, Republican Party, Government, Democratic Party
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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: Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Unemployment Benefits, Career and Workplace, Paper and Product Packaging Industry, Unemployment
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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: Students, Regional Authority, Teachers, Education, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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