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Governor Gregoire cancels union contracts; SEIU responds angrily

The union which represents home health workers in Washington is reacting angrily to a move by Governor Chris Gregoire on Friday to cancel several collective bargaining agreements and ordered state...

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Governor anxious to whack state budget further

Governor Chris Gregoire wants an agreement from Republican and Democratic lawmakers on a package of immediate cuts to the state's budget by the end of this week.

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Gregoire's budget cuts $4.6 billion, ends funding for state parks and Basic...

Ten-dollar gate fees at state parks and 100,000 more Washingtonians without health insurance. Those are just two examples of how Governor Christine Gregoire proposes to close a $4.6 billion budget...

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Boeing promises fuel efficiency, snags new orders for 737s

American Airlines placed the largest aircraft order in history – 460 new planes. It split those orders between the European aircraft maker Airbus and Washington’s own Boeing. But whether or not it’s a...

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Governor Gregoire emerging as unlikely gay rights activist

OLYMPIA - Washington Governor Chris Gregoire is emerging as an unlikely gay rights activist - both at home and on the national stage. Her role in helping pass a same-sex marriage law this year has made...

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Gov. Gregoire announces next steps on ocean acidification

SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed an executive order directing state officials to work on the problem of ocean acidification.

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After 8 years of being chauffeured, Gregoire to get driving lesson

"I want to get in a car and just drive."That's one of the freedoms Washington Governor Chris Gregoire is most excited to reclaim when she leaves office in January. For the past eight years, Gregoire...

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Governor Gregoire proposes privatizing state lottery

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Illinois did it earlier this year. Now Governor Chris Gregoire wants Washington to explore privatizing the state lottery. That's just one of several ideas she unveiled Thursday to...

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Gregoire signs budget, seeks timeline on more cuts

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Chris Gregoire has approved a plan to ease the state's $1.4 billion shortfall.Gregoire signed a new budget Tuesday that uses a variety of cuts, transfers and delayed payments to...

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Gay marriage suddenly back to being a major issue in Wash.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Gay marriage is poised to become a major issue of debate in Washington in 2012. Governor Chris Gregoire said Wednesday she will personally introduce same-sex marriage legislation this...

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Gregoire proposes state-run business tax system

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire wants the state to handle local business tax collections, saying a streamlined system would save small businesses time and money.Gregoire's proposal on...

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Gregoire snubs AG's McKenna, seeks ruling on tax voting

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is bypassing the attorney general's office and seeking court guidance on the constitutionality of a law limiting tax increases.

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Gregoire approves controversial wind facility

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire has approved the Whistling Ridge Wind Energy Project in Southern Washington. But some people object because the project will be visible from I-84 in the scenic...

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Rep. Inslee to resign from Congress for Wash. governor's race

Rep. Jay Inslee is resigning from Congress to focus full time on running for governor of Washington state this fall.The Democrat announced his decision Saturday at a news conference in Seattle. Inslee...

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Age verification for 'sex-ads' now the law in Washington; first in nation

Washington state has become the first in the nation to require verification of age for online ads that promote sex-related services, such as the escort ads that appear in backpage.com.The bill, Senate...

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Gregoire signs $1B stimulus plan for Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has approved a $1 billion stimulus plan that seeks to get construction workers back on the job.

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Officials break ground on Seattle's deep-bore tunnel

The long goodbye to Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct has begun.With some ceremonial scoops of dirt, officials today began digging a pit for the giant machine that will chew up the earth under Seattle like...

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Gregoire proposes taxes for schools

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Outgoing Washington Governor Chris Gregoire is proposing to extend two temporary taxes for three-and-a-half years in order to make a $1 billion down payment on a recent Supreme Court...

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Governor Gregoire's parting budget emphasizes taxes

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Taxes are a key part of Washington Governor Chris Gregoire’s final budget before leaving office . The outgoing Democrat released her proposed two-year spending plan Tuesday as required...

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Gregoire signs budget, seeks timeline on more cuts

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Chris Gregoire has approved a plan to ease the state's $1.4 billion shortfall.Gregoire signed a new budget Tuesday that uses a variety of cuts, transfers and delayed payments to...

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