2nd bill filed to limit WA governor’s authority to approve locally opposed wind farms
In addition to Dye’s bill, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has filed Senate Bill 5015 to limit the governor’s authority by ...
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Inslee names Ferry County woman to Fish and Wildlife Commission
A Ferry County woman has been named to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Lynn O’Connor, of Kettle Falls, was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace outgoing commissioner Molly Linville. It ...
WA Republicans, Democrats agree: Don't touch firefighting spending in budget crisis
Gov. Bob Ferguson suggested cutting 6% of the state’s budget to offset shortfalls, but lawmakers on both sides said fire suppression funds should not be touched ...
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Reykdal says Washington risks lawsuit if school funding isn’t hiked
The state boosted spending to comply with a ruling in the landmark McCleary case, but the public schools chief says it hasn’t ...
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7 takeaways from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address
Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of. Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The ...