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Spin Control archive for May 2011

MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011


Rep. Ross Hunter, D-Medina, the House Ways and Means Committee chairman, says Monday a budget deal has been struck, but details won't be available until Tuesday. (Jim Camden/The Spokesman-Review)

Spec Sess Day 28: Budget deal done

Rep. Ross Hunter tells reporters Monday there's a deal on the operating budget, but it won't be released until Tuesday. OLYMPIA -- Budget negotiators have reached deal on the 2011-13 operating budget, Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle confirmed late this morning. "The good news is we…

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SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011

OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire announces details of a proposed agreement on workers compensation system changes at a press conference with Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt. (Jim Camden/The Spokesman-Review)

Spec Sess Day 27: A deal on workers comp

Gov. Chris Gregoire announces proposed changes to the Workers Compensation system as Sens. Lisa Brown and Mike Hewitt look on. OLYMPIA – An agreement on offering settlements to injured workers could remove one of the main obstacles to the Legislature passing a budget for the…

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011


Day 26: Workers comp deal 'very close'

OLYMPIA – Legislators may reach a deal sometime today on one of the key stumbling blocks to passing a budget and adjourning, a spokesman for Gov. Chris Gregoire said Saturday evening. They still disagree on major changes proposed for the state’s workers compensation system but…

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Liquor initiative: Costco orders another round

OLYMPIA -- As expected, a new proposal to privatize the liquor system in Washington was filed late Friday. Supporters include Costco, Northwest Grocery Association and the Washington Restaurant Association for a proposal that would let retailers with at least 10,000 square feet obtain liquor licenses…

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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011


Return to sender. Address unknown

Initiative-meister and red-light camera-hater Tim Eyman is urging adherents to send e-mails to city leaders around the state decrying the tactics of a leading camera purveyor. The Spokane mayor and city councilmember were included in his missive this week to supporters, asking them to urge…

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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011





WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011


TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011


Cigar lounge bill passes despite ED warning 

OLYMPIA -- The Senate narrowly passed legislation to allow cigar lounges in Washington, despite warnings from some Democrats that the denizens of such establishments may be setting themselves up for some equipment problems down the road. Sen. Rodney Tom, D-Medina, urged a no vote on…

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