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Washington State House Democrats

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

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AP
Oops: Pro-Boeing ad in Seattle uses Airbus plane
Washington lawmakers consider gas tax increase
Seattle School Board OKs new boundaries
CEO of Wash. health exchange gets 13 percent raise
Senate Democrats elect a new leader (Nelson, Murray, Frockt)
1st meeting set to discuss firearm policy
1,000 projects on Washington DOT’s 4-year list
Yakima council opposes recreational marijuana
CEO of Wash. Health Exchange Gets 13 Percent Raise
State’s revenue forecast remains steady (Hargrove)
AG says more campaign money hidden in I-522 fight
Climate change talks (international) complicated by rich vs. poor rift
 Competition to gain Boeing 777X work leads to Alabama meeting
Alabama officials woo Boeing aircraft plant
State loses 9,500 jobs over 2 months
Feds to require seat belts on large buses

Aberdeen Daily World
Coastal residents critical of crude

Bellingham Herald
Bellingham audience told glaciers, oysters show climate change impacts
Blog:  Washington unemployment rate flat in October

Bothell Reporter
Senate Majority Coalition’s $12.3 billion transportation package nixes I-90 tolls (Clibborn)
State receives 585 marijuana business license applications

Central Kitsap Reporter
Op-Ed: Keeping promises

Columbian
Faces of the Affordable Care Act: Falling through the cracks of the health law
States salivating for Boeing 777X feast
Editorial: In Our View: Keep Schools Local — Early education is important, but federal input should remain minimal
Blog: GMO-labeling advocates say they’ll try again in 2016 in Washington state

The Daily News
Vader council delays decision on marijuana rules
Oregon action on Columbia River Crossing unlikely this year
States salivating for Boeing 777X feast

Everett Herald
Mental health court’s first client gets on with life
Harper’s successor not up to the voters (McCoy, Sells)
Milbank: Scary-movie strategy
Editorial: Fitness as a school priority

The Inlander
The Pendulum Swings – Investment and optimism has returned to downtown Spokane

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
State lawmakers looking to gain ground on transportation tax package (Rolfes, Clibborn)

News Tribune (subscription required)
No tax credits, so Federal Way woman in limelight nixes health plan

Olympian (subscription required)
Editorial: ‘Right-to-work?’ It’s the wrong answer
Blog: Sharon Nelson elected to lead Democrats (Nelson, Murray, Keiser)

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula College educator receives award at White House today

Puget Sound Business Journal
State workers start processing marijuana license applications
Washington health exchange seeks $92 million grant for 2014
When can small businesses enroll in federal Obamacare exchange? CMS won’t say
State’s exchange counts 98,000 enrolled for health care

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle School Board OKs plan to change boundaries
2 Seattle middle schools focus on attendance, see scores climb
Rainier Beach grads to get first year of college free
Higher-ed report sets goals, lacks plan, critics say (Pollett)
Other states mixed on canceled insurance-plan question
Politics Northwest: State GOP chair Susan Hutchison cites ‘war on women’ in pay-raise spat
Editorial: Seattle needs to formulate a coherent strategy to create affordable housing
Opinion: Stop doubling down on Boeing with the tax breaks
Jonathan Martin: The rare mental-health fixers  / Times editorial columnist

Spokesman Review
Senate plan would boost North Spokane Corridor funding, gas tax
Fairchild Air Force Base seen as option for potential Navy fighter jets
Editorial: Pornography case could assure aid to victims
Blog: Up for discussion: The best way to illustrate sex trafficking?
Blog: Washington lost 9,500 jobs in last 2 months

Vancouver Business Journal
Nearly 600 submit applications for marijuana business licenses

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima teachers want smaller classrooms part of union contract
Editorial: Scores reflect schools’ progress — and areas for improvement

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Some machinists speak out for first time since rejecting Boeing’s offer

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Big bold and embarrassing: Ad meant to woo Boeing becomes a punch line

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Failure to protect: More children dying of abuse, neglect in Wash.

KPLU FM
On Wash. Health Exchange, Strong Numbers and Some Anxiety
In Olympia, Gas Tax Alliance Hits Rough Spot
New Data Points Show ‘Soft Patch’ in Hiring, Slow Overall Growth

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Beyond Boeing: Industries powering the state economy
Seattle to spend $1 million more on bike-lane design

NW Public Radio
Cover Oregon Director Acknowledges Frustration With Website

Q13 TV (FOX)
Parents say state failed to protect baby who died at day care
Boeing looks at out-of-state options for building 777X

WEB

 

Capitol Record
Sen. Sharon Nelson elected as Senate Democratic leader (Nelson, Murray)

Crosscut
More changes for Seattle delegation as Sharon Nelson takes Senate post (Nelson, Hargrove, Murray, Pedersen, Chopp)

HDC Advance
Child care costlier here than in most other states
Rental-car companies dodging traffic tickets (Pollet)

Horsesass.org
Let Us Know (Carlyle)

Publicola
On other blogs today: Leaf blowers, GMOs, Density, and More
New poll: Tepid support for Transportation package, most oppose Boeing union vote
Fizz: Happy to serve (Frockt, Hunt)

SDC Hopper
Sen. Nelson elected leader of Senate Democratic Caucus (Nelson)
Little change in November revenue forecast

Seattle PI
Blog: State lottery goes to the dogs — and cats
Blog: Election over — but not money laundering case
Blog: Sharon Nelson is Senate Democratic leader (Nelson, Murray)

Slog
Senator Sharon Nelson Gets Worst Job in Olympia (Nelson)
The Stock Market Is Up, But State Revenue… Not So Much