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Former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, who stayed in Colville for the job, has died: ‘She loved this place until the moment she passed’
11 Apr 2025 04:05 GMT
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Selecky was appointed as Washington Department of Health Secretary in … retirement. First appointed by then-Gov. Gary Locke, she was … in the job by Govs. Chris Gregoire and Jay Inslee.
When she … down Olympia approach,” the former governor said. “I am really …
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Frustration grows as lawmakers feud over Washington’s property tax cap
10 Apr 2025 13:16 GMT
… Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) during the Democrats’ weekly … session called by then-Governor Chris Gregoire.
Now, Democratic lawmakers … soften the blow for Washington’s most vulnerable residents. … tax change would fix Washington’s regressive tax system …
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Letters for April 30
30 Apr 2025 09:19 GMT
… for us.
Our new governor said he wanted to dig … budget after another, doubling Washington’s budget in 12 years … eight years, his predecessor, Christine Gregoire, did the same thing every … Spokane
GOP lacks leadership
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has finally …
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Op-Ed: While Washington attacks its economic engine, other states are ready to roll out the red carpet
01 Apr 2025 17:05 GMT
… economic climate in Washington is becoming unsustainable … ultra-wealthy from Seattle and Washington state may not … in Southeastern Washington — right out from under [Gov. Christine] Gregoire’s nose … Idaho, Montana, Eastern Washington and Wyoming. Online at …
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State workers blast Gov. Bob Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal
18 Mar 2025 03:28 GMT
… Yestramski, president of the Washington Federation of State Employees, … Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, told the cheering crowd.
… exempt.
And like former Gov. Jay Inslee, he called … Recession by lawmakers and then governor Christine Gregoire, a Democrat, to …
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Washington state law firm drew Democrats' cash, and Trump's wrath
17 Mar 2025 17:09 GMT
… / The Seattle Times (TNS)
Seattle-based Perkins Coie … Chris Gregoire's successful recount effort against Republican Dino Rossi … in the 2004 governor';s … organizations, including the Washington state attorney general, …
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House Democrats begin push to repeal Washington’s cap on property tax hikes
12 Feb 2025 02:19 GMT
… Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, the bill’s sponsor, told … Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, the bill’s sponsor, … the limit into law. Then Gov. Chris Gregoire, a Democrat, signed it … government relations director for the Washington State Association of Counties. …
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In a departure for Washington state governors, Bob Ferguson avoids news conferences
09 Feb 2025 22:11 GMT
… David Ammons, who covered seven Washington governors as an Associated Press correspondent … ’ questions.
Former Gov. Christine Gregoire, who preceded Inslee as governor from 2005 to … when outlets like The Seattle Times, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Tacoma’s …
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Tariff tiff hasn't derailed high-speed rail proposal for Vancouver-Seattle-Portland route
08 Feb 2025 01:28 GMT
… advocate for the proposal, former Washington governor, Christine Gregoire, is rallying to double down … -speed rail link between Vancouver, Seattle and Portland despite the risks … of Challenge Seattle, an industry group that represents 23 of Washington state …
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How Grassroots Activism In Seattle Set The Standard For Honoring Dr. King
20 Jan 2025 16:43 GMT
… effort and determination.
Seattle’s groundbreaking advocacy began … legal battles, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled … passed in 2005. Governor Christine Gregoire signed the bill into … highlighting the uniqueness of Seattle’s grassroots approach. “ …