WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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Associated Press
Former Gov. Locke to step down from China post
Gun sales initiative closer to WA ballot
US ambassador to China to step down early in 2014
Inslee returns to Wash. after China trade mission
Head of NEA says Wash. shines at education reform
Ala. State Officials Wooing Boeing 777X Plant
Ed Murray resigns from Senate, effective Dec. 31
1,000 projects on state DOT’s 4-year list
SeaTac $15 minimum wage measure holds slim lead
Government finds merit in labor claims against Wal-Mart

Auburn Reporter
Reichert: ‘Our daughters are not for sale’

Ballard News Tribune
On RapidRide D, “bus bunching” and ridership growth

Bellingham Herald
U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke to resign
Blog: AG Ferguson cracks down on deed scam

Columbian
Editorial: In Our View: Investment in Science Pays
Op-ed: Cepeda: Making college a family matter for the disadvantaged

The Daily News
Former mayor’s sister bequeaths $1 million to city of Winlock
Longview teachers, district reach tentative deal
Kelso council votes to increase garbage rates $2.13
Longview cuts water bills in half for 287 homes
Castle Rock designates areas for marijuana businesses
Clatsop County juveniles to be housed in Cowlitz County lockup
Woodland will wait to establish marijuana retail rules
Environmental complaint added to lawsuit against Port of Vancouver

Everett Herald
Snohomish homeowners may not be forced to pay fees
Gun rights battle likely to escalate in 2014
Safe Place, unique place for homeless children, expands
Boeing announces $101.5B in orders from Gulf
You can have voice on debt collection reform
Editorial: To rise up and be heard

Highline Times
Burien Arts, Culture and Business Leaders Meet to Discuss Potential Arts and Events Facility in Downtown Burien

Kirkland Reporter

MADD recognizes Rep. Goodman for DUI reform efforts (Goodman)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
New jobs for lawmakers means candidates lining up to be replacements

News Tribune (subscription required)
Editorial: Obamacare: Democrats lower the lifeboats
Op-ed: Are food stamp cuts prudent or just cruel?
Op-ed: Pragmatism needed on global warming

Olympian (subscription required)
GOP to select three Angel seat candidates
State troopers learn from simulator training to cut speed
Editorial: Senate plan bodes well for transportation package
Blog: Navy vet announces 2014 bid for state House seat held by Kathy Haigh
Blog: More Democrats want to lead the state party

Seattle Times (subscription required)
States salivating for Boeing 777X feast
Which is better: Smaller class sizes for all or more students for strong teachers? | Education Lab
The emotional Machinist vote on Boeing’s union contract proposal | Bruce Ramsey / Times editorial columnist

Spokesman Review
Spokane City Council OKs property tax hike
U.S., Canada clash over Columbia River Treaty agendas
Editorial: Idaho should reconsider Medicaid expansion
Blog: Ed Murray staying a senator until year’s end (Murray)

Tri-City Herald
Ben Franklin Transit, Road 68 safety issues among projects Tri-Cities hopes will get federal funding

Valley Record
King County Flood Warning Center opens to monitor minor flooding on Snoqualmie River

Vancouver Business Journal
Port of Vancouver completes “good for business” overpass project
Free tax workshop November 20 in Vancouver

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Op-Ed: Step up to protect the health of Puget Sound

West Seattle Herald
Design alternatives offered for 4755 Fauntleroy Way S.W. promote safety, human scale and West Seattle Gateway

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima teachers want smaller classrooms part of union contract
Yakima City Council backtracks on legalized marijuana businesses
Editorial: Whether voting or public input, civic engagement is found wanting

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Attorneys for foster children can be big win for kids, taxpayers

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Are Seattle taxpayers giving away $731M in arena subsidies?
Pastor: Church is ‘wrong, stupid and evil’ for anti-gay marriage stance
Picturesque Puget Sound lagoon littered with toxic sea junk

KPLU FM
A Closely-Guarded Secret: State Tax Bill for Boeing, Others  (Carlyle)
Wash. State Welfare Rolls Hit Record Low

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Socialist Seattle city councilwoman says workers should take over Boeing and make buses
New Changes Bring Bras, Midol & Therapy to Washington’s Women’s Prison
After threats of cuts, Pierce County bus service to expand

NW Public Radio
Emergency Responders Prepare For Increased Risk Of Oil Spills In The Northwest
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.7 Percent

Q13 TV (FOX)
Group attempts to block SODO arena project

WEB
Capitol Record
Senate committee will hold public hearing on $12.3 billion transportation proposal
Sen. Ed Murray will resign from Senate at end of year (Murray, Frockt)

Crosscut
Washington’s political chess master

Patches
Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan Ready For Review

Publicola
On other blogs today: Counting, rallying, and “seething”
Fizz: “Fired up” (Carlyle)

Seattle PI
Blog: Locke to leave ambassador’s post in China
Blog: Race for Democratic state chair gets crowded

Slog
How Oklahoma Beat Us to State-Funded Universal Pre-K
Boeing Scorecard: Puget Sound 15,443, Charleston 15
Shorter Seattle Times Editorial: “We Hate Unions!”