State Troopers keep the peace in our state capitol, Olympia
OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.
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Treasurer at odds with lawmakers over bond financing
OLYMPIA - State treasurer James McIntire is concerned about the way legislators have been trying to use bond financing.
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Washington's state seal carries secret message
OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.
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Wage disagreement cited in vetoed CERB bill
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill sponsored by Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would have changed requirements for the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) that helps finance local governments' improvement projects for job creation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Inslee vetoes drone bill
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 15-month delay on surveillance drone use or purchase by state agencies, after vetoing a bill passed by the legislature to address the issue.
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13th District reps react to budget
OLYMPIA - The Washington state legislature approved a bipartisan budget March 13, supplementing the two-year budget passed last session, but some Central Washington lawmakers were critical of it.
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Capitol tour offers a glimpse into state's history
OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.
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Newly passed law makes local renewable power generation possible
OLYMPIA - With recently-passed legislation, irrigation districts will be able to generate renewable energy from the power of the water moving through their canals.
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Behind the scenes at the state capitol
OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Telecom bill helps businesses, customers
OLYMPIA - Basin telecommunications workers expressed relief after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill they called necessary to continue their work.
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Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century
OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.
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Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century
OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection
OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites has been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.
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Rep. Judy Warnick to run for WA state Senate
OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, plans to run for the 13th District state senate seat currently held by Janéa Holmquist Newbry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
New irrigation district law may save farmers money
OLYMPIA - New legislation regarding irrigation districts clarifies the status of hydropower generators in the canals, which may translate to a cost-savings for farmers.
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Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection
OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites awaits the governor's signature to become law.
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Legislature passes supplemental budget
OLYMPIA -- The Washington state legislature approved a bipartisan budget Thursday night, supplementing the two-year budget passed last session, but some Central Washington lawmakers were critical of it.
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Lottery may help fund schools
OLYMPIA - Washington has a duty to fully fund children's education, according to the state Supreme Court. But the court didn't say where those funds would come from.
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Lawmakers OK financial aid for undocument immigrants' children
OLYMPIA - The Washington House of Representatives passed the REAL Hope Act recently, sending it on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk.
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Warnick to run for state Senate
OLYMPIA - Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, plans to run for the 13th District senate seat currently held by Janéa Holmquist Newbry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Latino Legislative Day attracts hundreds
OLYMPIA - Mariachi music and chants of "Sí, se puede" ("Yes, we can") were added to the usual sounds of political debate in the Washington state capitol Monday.
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Senate eyes data bill tax exemptions
OLYMPIA - Central Washington could become a "mini Silicon Valley" if a tax exemption for data centers is approved, proponents of the bill say.
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Senator says public denied chance to comment
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Quincy port seeks $900K to expand intermodal
OLYMPIA - Nearing halfway through the session, legislators are doubtful they can agree on how to fund local rail projects and other transportation issues.
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Bill tries to protect burial grounds
OLYMPIA - If the location of historical Native American burial grounds is known, those sites are vulnerable to looting. But if the sites are kept secret, they're vulnerable to damage by unwitting developers building over them.
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Jobs bills could boost worker prospects
OLYMPIA - Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake recently highlighted a package of bills aimed at creating jobs in the state.
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Lawmakers work to determine transportation priorities
OLYMPIA - Agriculture policy makers said transportation and other major issues before the legislature will impact farmers.
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Bill aims to modify effects of manure pollution ruling
OLYMPIA - Legislators are trying to determine the impact of last fall's Supreme Court decision to side with the state Department of Ecology against Columbia County rancher Joseph Lemire.
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Work, job experience may translate to college credits
OLYMPIA - Central Washington University may begin making it easier for veterans, early education professionals and others to translate their experiences into diplomas, if a proposed bill is passed.
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Manweller pushes for rural tax breaks
OLYMPIA - Boeing may have got a tax break, but now a local legislator wants to encourage businesses in rural areas too.
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Dream Act approved by House
OLYMPIA - The Dream Act was passed in a rare first-day vote in the state House of Representatives Monday, but local legislators remain divided over it.
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