Subscribe to the Latest from WA
The LATEST from WA
-
- Stateline Story
Congress' Minimum Wage Vote: Prelude to a Better Politics?
Are we truly on a swing back to centrist and pragmatic politics? Like a first robin of spring, the House's fast vote to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 in a phased two-year process, up from the $5.15 figure at which the Republican-controlled Congress left it frozen for the past decade, is a good omen.more -
- Stateline Story
Washington State of the State Address 2007
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Christine Gregoire's (D) 2007 state of the state address: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished justices of the court, honored officials, members of the Washington State Legislature, Governor Rosellini, Governor Gardner, Governor Lowry,
more -
- Stateline Story
Seven States Win Federal Tax-Break Extension
Taxpayers in seven states without income taxes are poised to keep a federal tax break while four Gulf Coast states stand to gain millions of dollars in new oil royalties, thanks to the outgoing Republican-controlled Congress.more -
- Stateline Story
Md. vote may pave way for 'Wal-Mart' bills
Round two in the battle over whether states should require large employers such as Wal-Mart to spend a certain amount on employee health benefits could get under way this week in Washington state. Workers' rights advocates, bolstered by enactment of a new Maryland law, plan to push similar measures in 30 other states this year.more -
- Stateline Story
Washington State of the State Address 2006
OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 10 - The following is the prepared text of Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire's (D) 2006 State of the State address: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished justices of the court, honored officials, members of the Washington State Legislature, former Governors Rosellini an
more -
- Stateline Story
State AGs Fight Teen Smoking—Onscreen
More than 30 attorneys general are mounting a campaign to add anti-smoking ads to the beginning of films in which actors light up onscreen. The bid to fight teen smoking was prompted by a study that showed a marked increase in smoking among children who watch movie characters puffing away.more- Alaska,
- Arizona,
- Arkansas,
- Colorado,
- Connecticut,
- Delaware,
- District of Columbia,
- Hawaii,
- Idaho,
- Illinois,
- Iowa,
- Kentucky,
- Louisiana,
- Maine,
- Maryland,
- Massachusetts,
- Mississippi,
- New Jersey,
- New Mexico,
- New York,
- Ohio,
- Oklahoma,
- Oregon,
- Pennsylvania,
- Rhode Island,
- Tennessee,
- Utah,
- Vermont,
- Washington,
- West Virginia,
- Wisconsin
- Technology,
- Education,
- Safety Net,
- Justice
-
- Stateline Story
Legal Test Looms for Washington's Gov. Gregoire
As Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire basks in the glow of an impressive showing in her first legislative session, lawyers in this small agricultural town in Washington state will argue a Republican lawsuit seeking to toss her from office. Today they'll debate the burden of proof for overturning an election. more
-
- Stateline Story
Governors' Inaugurations Take on Frugal Airs
President George W. Bush's inauguration took center stage in the nation's political arena, drawing most of the 28 Republican governors to Washington, D.C. But 11 recently elected governors threw inaugural parties of their own this month, each bringing his or her own style to the occasion, from collecting aid for tsunami survivors to a gala that garnered a visit from Elvis. more
-
- Stateline Story
Washington State of the State Address 2005
OLYMPIA, Washington - Jan. 12 - Following is the text of Gov. Christine Gregoire's 2005 state of the state address: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished justices of the court, honored officials, members of the Washington state legislature, members of the Consular Corps, and fellow
more -
- Stateline Story
Western Governors University Improves Its Grade
Western Governors University, an online academic institution established by 19 states in 1997, has more than doubled its enrollment in the past year to 3,000 students. The surge in enrollment came as e-learning at colleges and universities across the country recorded a dramatic rise. While the number of students taking courses on the Internet is increasing, academics and entrepreneurs disagree over whether the trend is good or bad. more
