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Month: April 2025

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Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’

April 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 17, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson balked at Democratic lawmakers’ latest tax package on Thursday, calling it “too risky” given the budget tumult that actions by the federal government […]

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WA health care expansion for low-income immigrants on track to be maintained

April 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA health care expansion for low-income immigrants on track to be maintained

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 18, 2025 Washington began to offer Medicaid-like health care coverage last year for thousands of low-income immigrants living in the state without legal status. Now, with talks over […]

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Washington takes ‘historic’ step toward full funding for special education

April 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington takes ‘historic’ step toward full funding for special education

by Jerry Cornfield, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 18, 2025 Washington lawmakers are on the cusp of eliminating a special education funding cap, which critics said was straining school finances, hurting students, and putting the state at […]

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Oregon bill to impose penalties on utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits advances

April 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon bill to impose penalties on utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits advances

by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State StandardApril 18, 2025 Fred Cuozzo barely made it out of the South Obenchain Fire that burned through his home, barn, pumphouse and garage in Eagle Point, north of Medford, on […]

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VIDEO: Washington Democrats Target Tesla with New “Tesla Tax”

April 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on VIDEO: Washington Democrats Target Tesla with New “Tesla Tax”

Washington state Senate Democrats have introduced a bold new tax targeting Tesla. Senate Bill 5811 proposes taxing the sale of surplus Zero-Emission Vehicle credits, a move aimed squarely at the electric vehicle giant.

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Saturday 4/25

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many times did John Glenn circle the earth in 1962, when he became the first American in orbit?

On this day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth—circling the planet three times in just under five hours aboard Friendship 7. The flight was risky, but Glenn's calm focus and NASA's teamwork brought him safely home.

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What is the opening of a camera lens, which controls the amount of light?

Aperture is one of the three sides of the Exposure Triangle, along with shutter speed and ISO. It is the interaction of all three that determines the exposure of an image. Aperture controls the amount of light entering through the lens. Shutter speed dictates the duration of light hitting the sensor.

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Who gave the famous speech, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

"Give me liberty or give me death!" is a quotation attributed to American politician and orator Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia.

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Who's the only character is "Peter and the Wolf" represented by a brass instrument?

The wolf is represented by the French horn (brass). Wolves are seen as big, scary animals that are often villains in classic children's stories. The music has a menacing sound that could tie into the wolf lurking or stalking.  The bird is represented by the flute (woodwind family). The cat is represented by the clarinet (woodwind family).

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What band, formed in 1977, was fronted by singer/guitarist Mark Knopfler?

Dire Straits was a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums), and managed by Ed Bicknell.

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