WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Tuesday, February 18

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Associated Press
Tesla protests bills that would limit expansion (Mullet, Kirby)
Medical marijuana changes approved in Wash. House (Cody)
Senate OKs new license plate replacement rule
House passes drone, government surveillance bills (Goodman, Hurst)
Senate OKs sentencing enhancements for body armor
House OKs bill creating industrial hemp business
Washington House passes bill for better access to lobbyist reports
State at center of microbrewery growth
State to convert same-sex partners into marriage
Report: Boeing to build 777X wing in Everett
Colo. pot aids kids with seizures, worries doctors

Columbian
17th District lawmakers to host town hall (Stonier)
House Oks better access to lobbyist reports (Moeller, Wylie)

The Daily News
Legislative Roll Call Report (Feb. 17) (Blake, Takko, Hatfield)
State to same-sex domestic partners: You’re about to be married
ACA sign-up leads to ‘colossal mess’ for couple

Everett Herald
Report: Boeing to build 777X wing at Paine Field
Ad revenue would flow to parks (Chase)
Out-of-state companies may get chance to bid on ferry work (Seaquist)
Good to Go! proposal floated for state ferries
Aerospace job fair set Wednesday
Editorial: Black History Month: A rich history that isn’t past

Kirkland Reporter
House passes Rep. Springer’s retirement savings bill (Springer)
Town-hall meeting in Kirkland with 45th District lawmakers on Feb. 22 (Springer, Goodman)

Mercer Island Reporter
41st District Legislators to hold two Town Hall meetings on Feb. 22 (Clibborn, Senn)

News Tribune (subscription required)
Marijuana license applicants may get refunds
Tesla protests bills that would limit expansion (Kirby, Mullet)

Olympian (subscription required)
Under the Dome: Today is Tuesday, Feb. 18, the 37th day of the 60-day legislative session. (Stonier)
Blog: Marijuana license applicants may get refunds

Peninsula Daily News
State Department of Ecology looking for input on air quality plan for lead

Puget Sound Business Journal
Tesla supporters gather in Olympia

Redmond Reporter
STEM High School named one of seven Lighthouse schools in state

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Tesla protests state limit on company stores
Senate OKs new license plate replacement rule
Baumgartner uses bill to mock state Supreme Court
Blog: How the death penalty can bankrupt a county

Spokesman Review
Add-on state fee driving small liquor stores out of business
City Council revisiting decision to oppose Spokane Tribe casino
Editorial: To protect pot proceeds, banks need federal action
Blog: WA Lege Day 36: 125th Anniversary, sort of . . .
Blog: New license plate could help Finch Arboretum (Riccelli)

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Medical marijuana overhaul clears Washington House (Cody)

Yakima Herald Republic
Clint Didier declares for Hastings’ Congress seat
Bill offers ‘Real Hope’ for students in state illegally

 

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Legislature considering ban on gay conversion therapy for children
Tuesday marks flurry of public events regarding minimum wage
Wash. to convert same-sex partners into marriage
Boeing to detail new 777X wing plant for Everett Tuesday

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Fight for higher minimum wage fought in Seattle, Olympia (Farrell)
Lawmaker pushes for more transparency for building “backyard houses” (Pollet)

KPLU FM
Why Democrats Are Suddenly Talking About Minimum Wage (Farrell)

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Bill would let college grads pay tuition from future paychecks (Pollet)

 

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Capitol Record

House passes restrictions on government drones (Hurst, Morris)
Disabled parking renewal would need doctor’s signature under bill (Mullet)
House passes bills legalizing hemp, hemp seeds for farm animals
Senate debates charging defendants for public defense (Kline)
TVW live mid-session show starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday
House approves lobbyist spending disclosure bill (Moeller)

Crosscut
The Daily Troll: A rush on Congress. Much ado about mountains. A wing for Everett. (Moscoso)
Senate splits over free pass for employers who underpay workers (McCoy, Pedersen, Nelson)
Can serious public funding for culture ever happen in Seattle? (Carlyle)
Jay Inslee’s death penalty decision: The long game

GeekWire
Tesla fans rally against proposed store ban; Records show auto dealers’ contributions to bill sponsors

HDC Advance
The Legislature is racing toward House of Origin cut-off
Rep. Gregerson and her baptism by…kidding (Gregerson, Orwall)

Horsesass.org
Statement on from Carl Ballard on “Statement from Rep. Jay Rodne on governor’s decision to suspend death penalty”

Publicola
Tunnel update
Fizz: Claiming victory (Rolfes, Hatfield, Hobbs, Hargrove)

SDC Hopper
Governor calls key Democrats to participate in critical education funding discussion (McAuliffe, Frockt)

Seattle PI
Blog: Clint Didier, Tea Party ally, is running for Congress

Slog
A Minimum-Wage Mom’s Story
As $15 Minimum Wage Movement Nears Success, Seattle Times Anoints 1 Percenter “a Leader”
Is Bertha Still Stuck?

The Stand
House passes four bills tackling wage theft (Hurst, Haigh, Springer)

Washington State Wire
Cheeky Bill Spotlights Serious Statehouse Issue – Court, Inslee Step on Legislative Branch, GOP Lawmakers Complain

Western Front
WSA lobbies for immigration, voter access and veterans (Wylie)