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Spin Control archive for Feb. 7, 2013

THURSDAY, FEB. 7, 2013


Pot forums popular 

OLYMPIA -- Forums on the state's new legalized marijuana law are proving so popular that the state agency sponsoring is adding to its schedule and in some cases finding bigger venues to handle the expected crowds. The State Liquor Control Board also moved one forum…

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WA Lege Day 25: Super-majorities on taxes

OLYMPIA -- The Washington Supreme Court did not rule today on whether the initiative-required supermajority for taxes is constitutional, but a Senate committee will consider three different plans to make it so. The state's highest court traditionally releases opinions on Thursday mornings, so once a…

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