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• Spin Control: GOP should be careful with fix for McKenna bind

  December 11, 2011 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – Washington Republicans are exercised over a wrinkle in state election laws that restricts some candidates, but not others, from raising money during a legislative session. Their concern is … 1

• Teachers union backs Inslee for governor

  December 4, 2011 in City on Page B7 SEATTLE – The state’s largest teachers union endorsed U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee for governor after Attorney General Rob McKenna backed out of plans to speak to the organization’s leadership on … 6

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  McKenna keeps state in health care lawsuit

  September 30, 2011 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna won’t withdraw from a multistate lawsuit against federal health care reform, even though the other states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to … 2

• Spin Control: We welcome lists when the news ship is listing

  September 4, 2011 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – Summer is a time of lists. Not just the lists of what to take on vacation or what we need for the picnic, but lists to fill newspapers …

• High court rulings go for, against McKenna

  September 2, 2011 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – State Attorney General Rob McKenna did not overstep his legal authority when he joined a lawsuit last year against federal health care reforms pushed by President Barack Obama, …

• Justices say McKenna can challenge health care law

  September 1, 2011 in Region Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna legally can challenge the federal health care reforms, but can’t refuse to represent Land Commissioner Peter Goldmark in a separate case. 5

• Attorney General launches trafficking initiative

  June 23, 2011 in Nation/World, Region Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna launched a national initiative to combat human trafficking today, saying now is the time for states to marshal resources to protect the vulnerable. 2

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  McKenna claims based on questionable math

  June 20, 2011 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Rob McKenna launched his campaign for governor recently with a vow to curb the costs of personnel in state government, citing statistics that drew gasps from his audience … 9

• Spin Control: 2012 campaigns threaten to overrun ‘11 elections

  June 19, 2011 in City on Page B3 Turning on the television Monday evening created a sudden moment of panic. Had I slept, Rip Van Winkle-like, for months and awoke in January 2012? Seven Republican presidential candidates were …

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  Gregoire: Two’s enough

  June 14, 2011 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Chris Gregoire, who became governor of Washington in the midst of controversy and managed the state during some of its greatest economic adversity, said Monday she won’t seek … 34

• McKenna kicks off run for governor

  June 9, 2011 in City on Page A6 BELLEVUE, Wash. – Attorney General Rob McKenna said he is the best person to become Washington’s next governor, vowing to restore fiscal discipline in Olympia. McKenna officially launched his campaign … 2

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  Two names added to state Law Enforcement Memorial

  May 7, 2011 in City on Page B6 OLYMPIA – After the bugler sounded taps, the bagpipers finished “Amazing Grace” and the honor guard was dismissed Friday, Marjorie Petersen and Manuel de Encio went to the state Law …

• Lawmakers turn to AG for advice on medical marijuana bill

  May 4, 2011 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – A few days after a Democratic governor vetoed most of a new medical marijuana bill, House Democrats are asking her possible Republican replacement for a little help in … 1

• State probe uncovers foreclosure violations

  April 7, 2011 in Business on Page A8 Some of the foreclosure trustees most active in Washington are violating a requirement they have an office in the state, Attorney General Rob McKenna said Wednesday. His office has been … 1

• Caldwell: Consumers cashing in despite cutbacks

  March 13, 2011 in Business on Page E1 Washington Consumer Resource Centers manned by fewer than one dozen staff members put $4.8 million back in consumer pockets last year. That’s a significant drop from 2009, when almost $7.2 …

• Health care splinters GOP in Washington

  March 13, 2011 in City on Page B1 OLYMPIA – Federal health care reform may be among the most controversial issues in the nation. In many ways Washington state could be considered ground zero for that partisan debate. … 30

• Tread carefully when changing state public records law

  January 23, 2011 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – Ever since the voters decided public records should be, you know, public, public officials have complained about the unfairness of being forced to produce some of those records … 3

• In proposals, McKenna gets tough

  January 4, 2011 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Prison inmates would be barred from collecting damages in public records fights with state government and could be banned from court if they repeatedly file frivolous suits, under …

• Special education funding ruled fair

  December 12, 2010 in City on Page B2 SEATTLE – The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state is not shortchanging school districts in the way it pays for special education. In an 8-1 ruling, the high …

• 3 Wash. food banks benefit from vitamin settlement

  November 24, 2010 in Region Three food bank programs will be splitting $570,000 from the state just in time for Thanksgiving.

• McKenna’s role in health care suit challenged

  November 19, 2010 in City on Page A9 OLYMPIA – Washington state has entered both sides of a federal lawsuit challenging health care reform, and Thursday the state Supreme Court tried to figure out who had the authority … 2

• High court weighs state joining health care suit

  November 18, 2010 in News OLYMPIA — Supreme Court asked to decide who represents the state on controversial federal programs. 5

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  On eve of ban, FDA steps into debate

  November 17, 2010 in Nation/World The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters today to four manufacturers of alcoholic energy drinks often consumed by college students, saying the caffeine added to their beverages is an … 6

• Legislator opposes health care suit

  November 17, 2010 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – As Attorney General Rob McKenna prepares to convince the state Supreme Court why he can fight federal health care reform, a state legislator joined a group trying to … 2

• McKenna to present anti-gang proposal

  November 15, 2010 in City on Page A8 YAKIMA – State Attorney General Rob McKenna wanted former gang member Manuel Gomez-Garcia to speak today in Yakima at an event to unveil a new anti-gang bill. In an interview …

• Lawmaker wants successor rejected

  November 10, 2010 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – An Everett lawmaker who argues she was unfairly defeated wants the state Senate to reject her successor while Attorney General Rob McKenna pursues a campaign-finance lawsuit. Sen. Jean … 2

• Democratic strategist faces sanctions

  October 29, 2010 in City on Page A7 A Democratic political strategist active in shadowy independent ads in a Spokane legislative campaign faces court sanctions for campaign violations in an Everett primary race. Lisa MacLean’s tactics to hide … 1

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  Drinks, not drugs, sickened CWU students

  October 25, 2010 in Region Sugary, high-alcohol energy drinks that are popular with college students who want to get drunk quickly and cheaply came under renewed scrutiny today as investigators announced that nine freshmen had … 16

• State AG takes aim at mortgage wolves

  October 17, 2010 in Business on Page E1 Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna sent a letter last week to the 52 trustees who shepherd mortgage paperwork toward foreclosure. At least a few, it seems, have been very bad …

• Appellate court upholds inmate voting ban

    October 8, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Washington state does not discriminate against minorities by denying prison inmates the right to vote, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today. In an 11-0 ruling … 2

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