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Washington State House Democrats

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Monday, June 23, 2014

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AP
Income gap widens as U.S. factories shut down
Obama encouraging family-friendly work policies
VA lags in providing care to female vets
Expiring port contract may put billions of dollars, goods in limbo

Bellingham Herald
COBRA enrollees have until July 1 to switch to health exchange
Op-Ed: WCC grad: Running Start a great start on higher education

Bothell Reporter
State Fire Marshal reminds residents internet purchase of fireworks illegal
How many lobbyist’s dinners are too many? | Cornfield (Hansen)

Columbian
Editorial: In Our View: School Ball in Court’s Court
Column: Jayne: Political polarization isn’t cool for future of our nation
Letter to the editor: Wylie’s effort signals clear message (Wylie)

The Daily News
State’s class sizes center of ballot initiative

Everett Herald
Will the $15-an-hour wage make people scrimp on tips?
Outcome of Boeing-SPEEA dispute could have major implications
Long-term jobless begin to find work
Op-ed: Can Snohomish County plan for landslides?
Op-ed: Debate ‘Running Start’ decision
Editorial: Work to rein in NSA mischief

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Demolition marks debut of new twist on pollution prevention program

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Port Orchard considers adding home daycares to marijuana buffer

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pension report says longer lifespan means a shortfall is coming in state pension plans
Editorial: Pot edibles could cause more than a high

Olympian (subscription required)
Pension report says longer lifespan means a shortfall is coming in state pension plans (Hunter)
State signs contract with Sellen-ZGF team for design of new State Patrol headquarters (Dunshee)
JBLM neighbors invited to sound off on military impacts
Op-ed: A liberal education involves inventing ourselves
Op:ed – Money Power: Stretch dollars with a health savings account
Editorial: Supreme Court’s ’straw’ buyers decision a victory for the public

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula College joins up with Central Washington University for new path to bachelor’s degree

Seattle Times (subscription required)
State cites money, politics in failed hunt for new ferries chief (Seaquist)
Employers worry over effects of $15 wage law
4 Seattle hospitals could be penalized over patient care
WSU program helps migrant farm workers get high school degree
Editorial: Seattle police’s blue wall — hiding videos from open-records law
Editorial: Gov. Jay Inslee can’t duck water-quality issue
Guest: Frank Blethen: When we fail to educate our children we are destined for failure
Blog: A rare voice on minimum wage

Skagit Valley Herald
Ad campaign targets marijuana DUIs

Spokesman Review
Spin Control: Defining ‘infrequent’ proves challenging for legislators
Senator Sam Guess did things his way for 24 years
Sunday Spin2: Courting contempt
Uncertainty surrounds marijuana ‘Green Rush’
Opinion: Smart Bombs: Gun data stuck on ‘safety’
Sen. Andy Billig: Expand quality summer learning programs

Yakima Herald Republic
Farmland values keep going up

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Local officials working on oil train safety plan

KPLU FM
Wash. High Court To Hear Appeal In SeaTac Minimum Wage Lawsuit

KUOW FM
What Climate Change Could Mean For Your Grape Juice
Northwest Wheat Harvest Could Be Down This Summer

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Washington’s most popular specialty license plates
Explosion of Washington’s marijuana industry has some police busier than ever

WEB

Crosscut
B.C. oil pipeline: A threat to the whole Northwest?

HDC Advance
Youth Legislature: Still kickin’ it at 66 — Part III

Horsesass.org
$15 Minimum Wage Blowback: Seattle Hotels Sell for Record Price Despite Rising Wages
Seems Responsible
Franchise Association’s ERISA Claim Just as Ridiculous as the Rest of Its Hilarious Lawsuit

Seattle P.I.
Top Seattle and state public workers: What they earn