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Friday, January 31

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Aberdeen Daily World
Federal suit alleges racism tolerated at Elma High

Associated Press

Gunman’s doctor before rampage: ‘No problem there’
State Senate introduces new version of Dream Act
Kotek, Courtney, Kitzhaber dig in on bridge
GOP debates next move on immigration in Congress
Washington education officials approve 7 charter school plans

Auburn Reporter
Bill sparks conflict about state’s role in regulating training for health care professionals (Orwall)
Gun rights discussion starts in Olympia as former Congresswoman Giffords testifies

Bellingham Herald
Federal rail agency collects minimal enforcement fines, documents show

Columbian
Bills take aim at safety of oil transport (Wylie, Moeller)
Editorial: In Our View: ‘This Could Become Nasty’ (McCleary)

Everett Herald
Agreement reached in state Senate for passage of ‘Dream Act’ (McAuliffe)
Economy grows at solid 3.2% pace
GOP leaders embrace legal status for undocumented
County survey finds 1,312 homeless people
Chapman still eyeing seat in 21st District (Ortiz-Self, Roberts, Liias)

Kitsap Sun
(subscription required)
Inslee Appoints Old Boss to State Parks Commission

News Tribune (subscription required)
In a turnabout, Senate GOP plans Friday vote on Dream Act (Ortiz-Self, Hudgins, Moscoso, Stonier, Walkinshaw)
State studies charging for road use — by the mile (Clibborn, Eide)
Lawmakers consider carrot and stick for cities opting out of pot (Sawyer, Hurst, Wylie)
No agreement on how to handle teacher evaluation dispute (Santos)
Editorial: Get as tough as other states on multiple DUIs
Blog: Sen. Becker takes aim at Kreidler, OIC, over failure to ‘listen’ (Cody)

Olympian (subscription required)
No agreement on how to handle teacher evaluation dispute (Sullivan, Santos)
Under the Dome: Today is Friday, Jan. 31, the 19th day of the 60-day legislative session (Morris, Kagi, Moscoso, Stonier)
Opinion: Legislature should extend oil-shipping fee to rail
Letter: State should increase jobs, not daily call for revenue
Blog: In a turnabout, Senate GOP plans Friday vote on Dream Act
(Moscoco, Stonier, Walkinshaw, Ortiz-Self)
Blog: Rep. Haigh doing telephone town hall today; Reykdal, MacEwen follow next week (Haigh, Reykdal)
Blog: Sen. Becker takes aim at Kreidler, OIC, over failure to ‘listen’ (Cody)

Oregonian
Aspiring marijuana sellers in Washington, facing local resistance to legalization, may get help from Legislature (Hurst)

Peninsula Daily News
Insurance commisioner’s new rules focus on adequate provider networks

Seattle Times (subscription required)
State ‘Dream Act’ set to pass after Republicans’ about-face (Seaquist)
State’s first charter school to open next fall in Seattle
Many parents feel they have little say in school decisions, poll finds | Education Lab
Oregon governor, legislators don’t agree on future of I-5 bridge
State report: 1 in 7 uninsured, but rapid improvement predicted
Slain Wash. prison guard’s family files lawsuit

Skagit Valley Herald
Bill would fast-track permits to repair crumbling state bridges (Morris)

Spokesman Review
Lawmakers consider options to community bans on pot sales (Hurst, Sawyer)
Comcast fights FCC rate caps in Spokane area
Editorial: Any progress in disclosure laws worthy
Blog: Palouse Falls pitched for state recognition
Blog: Legislators join football betting craze
Blog: WA Lege Day 18: Local governments and recreational pot

Tri-City Herald
No agreement on how to handle teacher evaluation dispute (Sullivan, Santos)

Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Jail accord could benefit state, county, taxpayers

 

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington lawmakers pursue Road Usage Charge

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
How the NFL avoids paying millions in taxes

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Corrosion found inside the 520 Bridge pontoons

KPLU FM
Feds Find Culture Of ‘Complacency’ At Tesoro Before Deadly Refinery Fire

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Bill in Olympia would make ‘revenge porn’ a felony (Morris)
Backers of fired gay principal launch national effort

Q13 TV (FOX)
Family of slain prison guard Biendl files suit against DOC, ex-prison chief

 

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Capitol Record
Senate to vote on Dream Act Friday (Hudgins, Kohl-Welles)
Hemp farming would be legalized under legislation (Kohl-Welles)

Crosscut
Legislature finally finds a measure to agree on (Nelson)
The Daily Troll: Is Legislature DREAMing? Amanda Knox: Guilty again. Boeing flies for the Seahawks. (McCoy)

HDC Advance
Making ‘one person-one vote’ a reality for all

Publicola
On other blogs today: Income equality, the Super Bowl of food, and more
Jolt: Republicans and Tom sponsor DREAM Act in Senate (Nelson, McAuliffe, Frockt, Hudgins)
Guns in the Capitol?
Fizz: Consistent with his ongoing effort (Carlyle)

Schmudget
Feb. 6th Budget Beat Call: The Minimum Wage (Farrell)

SDC Hopper
Sen. Nelson: “This is a huge victory for our children and our state”

Seattle PI
Blog: State Senate breaches blockade of Washington Dream Act (Kohl-Welles)

Slog
Meet the Republican Senators Who Want to Pay Teenagers Less Than Minimum Wage
An Olympia Miracle: Senate Republicans To Allow State Dream Act to Come Up for a Vote
Hey Seattle, Enjoy Your $8.7 Billion Airplane Paint Job!

The Stand
House passes Paid Sick Days, Senate targets workers’ comp (Jinkins, Hargrove)

Washington State Wire
Two Minds on Business—House Democrats Pass Paid Sick Leave, Senate Majority Says Yes to Workers’ Comp Reform (Habib, Haigh, Hurst, Seaquist, Conway, Hobbs)