WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

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Friday, May 24

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Associated Press
Eyman’s co-defendants found liable in state lawsuit
Officials: Coal moves hasten but don’t increase emissions
Older Americans more likely to cite workplace discrimination
Trump sending another $16 billion to ailing farmers
US withdraws train crew proposal that came after explosions
FAA: Boeing 737 Max could be grounded until October — or later
FAA chief upbeat about prospects for Boeing 737 Max’s return
Prison fight involving 81 inmates stopped by warning shot
Amazon rejects facial recognition, climate change proposals
Supporters of 51st state hold bake sale to raise money
Court: Electors who didn’t vote for Clinton can be fined
Eyman’s co-defendants found liable in state lawsuit
Cigarette company asks US Supreme Court to review tax case  

Auburn Reporter
Opinion: Governor wins power play with monetary maneuver (Hobbs)
Opinion: Removing Snake River dams is unwise  

Columbian
In Our View: Sales-tax exemption removal requires close eye (Wylie, Stonier) 

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Port questions two companies’ deal to buy Kimberly-Clark site
New Seattle tunnel routes, at $1 billion, approved for study
State high court upholds $1,000 fines on ‘faithless electors’
WaPoDepsite Trump, Harriet Tubman is appearing on $20 bills
Harrop: Trump’s immigration policy is cruel and phony
Editorial: Assuring diplomas by solving student homelessness  

The Inlander
Report slams county jails across Washington for routine inmate deaths and inadequate care for mental health and addiction  

Maple Valley Reporter
House bill paves the way for Lakepointe Property project 

New York Times
Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Transgender Protections  

Puget Sound Business Journal
To get Boeing 737 Max flying, global consensus will be hard
Seattle growth dips, but remains among nation’s highest   

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Soaring numbers of children are born in drug withdrawal. As they reach school age, here’s what one city is doing about it. 
Seattle congestion-pricing study: Downtown tolls could reduce traffic, emissions, but must avoid disparities 
Tim Eyman’s co-defendants found liable in AG’s long-running lawsuit 
4 Washington state electors decided not to vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016. They were fined $1,000, went to court and lost.
Editorial:  Congress needs to fund repairs, maintenance of national parks     

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County employers talk about the need for child care 

USA Today
Trump administration to scrap rule protecting transgender patients from discrimination 

Washington Post
New Trump administration rule would weaken protections for transgender people in health care
Are Americans benefiting from the strong economy — aside from the rich? A Fed report raises questions
European pilots say FAA, Boeing moving too fast toward lifting Boeing 737 Max ban
Trump announces new $16 billion aid package for American farmers hit in trade war   

Yakima Herald Republic
New partnership helps high school dropouts earn a diploma, learn construction skills 

  

Broadcast 

KING5 TV (NBC)
Without extra funding, Sound Transit prefers elevated light rail to Ballard, West Seattle
Sen. Cantwell concerned about plan to send TSA agents to southern border
Washington’s new human composting law lets you become soil after death    

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle explores congestion pricing  

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Seattle considering congestion pricing
‘Faithless’ electors who didn’t vote for Clinton can be fined, court rules
Eyman’s co-defendants found liable in state lawsuit   

  

Web 

Crosscut
Despite state policy changes, WA schools still disproportionately discipline students of color
WA’s paid family leave is less than 9 months away. Here’s what you need to know
Tolls to drive in downtown Seattle? New study examines the good and the bad  

Kitsap Daily News 
Randall says recent legislative session a success for constituents (Randall) 

MyNorthwest.com
SDOT unveils early congestion tolling research
Male birth control: Seattle couple opens up about gel study