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Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Tuesday, April 28

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Associated Press
Today’s the day: Gay marriage gets to Supreme Court
Microsoft co-founder backs initiative to crack down on wildlife trafficking
Sen. Patty Murray, mom in tennis shoes in ’92, is a quiet political force
Inslee says state will withhold pay from state auditor
FAA investigates airplane that flew over teachers’ Olympia rally
Teacher tackles shooter at North Thurston High

Aberdeen Daily World
Agreement on new oil rules as Legislature adjourns (Farrell, Blake, Takko, Van De Wege, Tharinger)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington teachers’ local collective bargaining targeted by Senate Republicans (Sullivan)
State asks for more time for lawmakers to comply with McCleary education funding order
In compromise, Washington state oil safety legislation focuses on crude-by-rail (Farrell)

Bothell Reporter
This is the special session | Cartoon
Rep. Farrell’s Oil Transportation Safety Act passes legislature (Farrell, Ranker)

Central Kitsap Reporter
New law aims to improve police response to mentally ill (Rolfes)

Columbian
Fire officials anticipate “challenging summer”
In Our View: Simple Fix For Marijuana

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Lawmakers seek more time for education funding compliance
Robinson: GOP hopefuls twist logic over gay marriage
Editorial: Reforms would add state, local control
Letter: Say no to pay for special sessions

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Bainbridge teachers approve one-day walkout Thursday

News Tribune (subscription required)
State asks for more time for lawmakers to comply with McCleary education funding order
Washington teachers’ local collective bargaining targeted by Senate Republicans (Sullivan)
Three more charter school startups eyed for Tacoma

Olympian (subscription required)
Editorial: Better mapping for geological risks
Editorial: This special session was inevitable (Hunter)

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What state lawmakers did and didn’t get done so far this year
AG’s office asks state’s top court to hold off on McCleary sanctions (Hunter)
Many holes in education for disciplined students, but efforts to fill them go nowhere
Editorial: Legislature needs to pass bill to shine light on dark money (Billig)
Guest Opinion: Advice for refugees: Keep the family together, learn English and get a job
Guest Opinion: Testing can tell if students need help before college and career

Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington-Edison teachers to join one-day strike to protest state lawmakers
Skagit County teachers rally for change, better funding
Bill paves way for Port of Skagit to lease Northern State Hospital campus to Janicki Bioenergy

Spokesman Review
‘Good discussion’ before special legislative session (Hunter)
Washington’s top hunter education instructors named
Online hunter education connects in Washington
Editorial: State should give crime victims full assistance

Tri-City Herald
Arlene’s Flowers appeals to state Supreme Court
County auditor: Pasco doesn’t have authority to change citywide voting in general election
Murray, mom in tennis shoes in ’92, stands her ground
Our Voice: Lawmakers should end special session quickly

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Watch out! Smartwatches will distract more drivers
Editorial – Kelley should do us a favor — resign

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Author of ‘The Boys in the Boat’ wants movie made here (Kohl-Welles)
Washington has 2nd-most identity theft complaints
Amazon among companies asking FAA to expand drone rules

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Inslee says state will withhold pay from state auditor

KPLU FM
Attorney General: Washington Lawmakers On Track To Complete School Funding Plan

KUOW FM
Billionaire Paul Allen Backs Initiative To Punish Wildlife Traffickers
Delinquent. Dropout. At-Risk. What’s In A Name?

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
State of Washington wants more time to answer contempt order

NW Public Radio
Lawmakers On Track To Fulfill School Funding Ruling

Q13 TV (FOX)
Gov. Inslee says state will withhold pay from embattled state auditor

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Crosscut
Extension sought from court for work on education

Slog
Guest Editorial: Don’t Allow Seattle’s Enthusiasm for Light Rail to Be Used as Leverage to Win Highway Expansions

The Stand
Ivar’s setting powerful example with $15 wage menu pricing