ARTICLES BY LEILANI LEACH<BR> HAGADONE NEWS NETWORK

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Governor Inslee signs telecommunications bill

Local telecommunications workers expressed relief after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill they called necessary to continue their work.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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State treasurer concerned about bond financing

State treasurer James McIntire is concerned about the way legislators have been trying to use bond financing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

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New law gives tribes parity in land purchases

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this month meant to give Native American tribes the same tax status as state or local governments when purchasing property, but Central Washington lawmakers are wary of it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO