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Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Wednesday, June 17

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Associated Press
Without budget, state to send layoff notices soon
State ferry officials recommend back-to-back fare increases
National Guard practicing earthquake, tsunami response

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Cherry Point coal terminal study questions economic value

Columbian
Southbound I-5 bridge reopens after earlier crash
Vancouver set to light up new rules for fireworks
In Our View: 21st Century Education
Camden: Pressing questions on legislative session answered

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Despite increase in pot-impaired drivers, alcohol still biggest issue
Some at PUD concerned about response to ethics probe
Burbank: Running state on a sales tax grinds us down
Guest column: Paid family leave can offer many benefits
Editorial: How will we get around in 2035?

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Ferries recommends cars pay more of fare increase

News Tribune (subscription required)
Opinion by Rob McKenna: Pierce County prosecutor’s public records case important to all citizens

Puget Sound Business Journal
It will take until 2071 for men and women in King County to be paid equally
Small business second only to military in public confidence; guess who ranks last

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Ferry-fare increase would be higher for vehicles
Editorial: Stop detaining immigrants to fill quotas in ICE facilities
Westneat: Pigheadedness: lessons learned from another Washington

Seattle Weekly
Seattle’s Failing Attempt to Help the Poor Pay Utilities
What Sasquatch Can Teach Us About Science
U.S. Open: A Toast to Chambers Bay’s Blue-Collar Charms

Skagit Valley Herald
Ferries recommend cars pay more of general fare increase

Spokesman Review
Spokane Tribe casino opponents take case to state
Inmate death is third in six weeks at Spokane County Jail
As Dolezal played her game, many of us played along
Spokane NAACP requests restart of hate mail investigation

Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: Science exit exam likely hurt more than it helped

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima council refuses to drop appeal of ACLU case
Wake Up Yakima sets council elections forum
Yakima School District looks forward, back at leadership
Editorial: Frightening reminder of volatile fire season

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KPLU FM
As Boeing Mulls A New Jet, State Officials Begin The Courtship Dance

KUOW FM
Concern Grows Over Unregulated Pesticide Use Among Marijuana Growers
Washington Legislature Preparing For Government Shutdown (Sullivan)
West Coast Fish Species Recovers Decades Ahead Of Schedule
Will Three-Year Colleges Make The Grade?

NW Public Radio
Washington Legislature Preparing For Government Shutdown (Sullivan)
Massive Toxic Algae Bloom Closing Some West Coast Shellfisheries

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Capitol Record (TVW)
Pat McCarthy addresses debate over free tickets for lawmakers at U.S. Open

Civic Skunkworks
A bold new plan to renegotiate the employer/employee contract for the 21st Century

Crosscut
Clock ticking on partial state shutdown
Guest Opinion: Carbon initiative not a good deal for poor
Coal ports: Will they cost communities their “second paycheck”?

Schmudget
Help for Struggling Families: A Disappearing Act

Seattle P.I.
‘CIVIC Fix’: Democrats should vote down Washington state taxes

The Stand
Opinion: As state shutdown looms… sounds of silence
‘Stop the shutdown!’ Unity Rallies across Washington on Thursday