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Spin Control archive for March 8, 2010

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010


Wa Lege Day 57: Bill prompted by escape passes

OLYMPIA -- Patients at state mental institutions who have been judged criminally insane will be limited in the reasons that they can leave for field trips or other reasons.The House of Representatives gave final passage Monday to House Bill 2717, which is designed to prevent…

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Otter to WA biz: Come on over

OLYMPIA – Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is suggesting Washington businesses come over to his side of the border if taxes go up like they have in Oregon.In a “love letter to our neighbors,” Otter argues that Idaho has a better plan than other states for…

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WA Lege Day 57: Long day possible

OLYMPIA -- With four days left in the regular session, both houses have full days scheduled.The Senate is off over the lunch hour while their Ways and Means Committee meets to clear up some bills that have fiscal impact. But both chambers are saying they…

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