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Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board will be expanded

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board will be expanded

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardJune 16, 2025 Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board will be expanded, and members will begin to receive pay under a state law approved earlier this year. Enlarging the board […]

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In new proposal, 60% of kicker would go to wildfire, rest to Oregonians making less than $95k

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In new proposal, 60% of kicker would go to wildfire, rest to Oregonians making less than $95k

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 A late-in-the-session Hail Mary proposal to redirect the bulk of the state’s “kicker” tax rebate to fund statewide wildfire work would still kick some of the rebate […]

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Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table that could meet costs and get passed by the […]

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Oregon moves closer to law requiring carbon neutral public retirement plan

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon moves closer to law requiring carbon neutral public retirement plan

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 Oregon would guarantee the state’s $101 billion public pension fund is fully carbon neutral within the next 25 years under a bill one step from becoming law. […]

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Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

June 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2025 Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state health officials to call for increased resources aimed at […]

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The 1982 football game that birthed "The Play", was between which schools?

"The Play" occurred during the annual "Big Game" college football rivalry between the University of California, Berkeley (California Golden Bears) and Stanford University (Stanford Cardinal) on November 20, 1982. [1]
The wild, game-winning kickoff return—which featured five laterals and saw Cal players weaving through the Stanford Band on the field as time expired—secured a 25-20 victory for the Golden Bears.

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What is he maximum number of years a US president can serve in office?

The maximum number of years a US president can serve in office is 10 years. Under the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, a president is limited to two elected four-year terms, but can serve up to two additional years if they finish the remaining term of a predecessor.

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Who was the first man to return safely from space?

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first man to travel into space and return safely. On April 12, 1961, he launched aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, completed one orbit of the Earth, and parachuted safely to the ground, completing the historic 108-minute mission.

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Which state is home to the Pribilof Islands?

The Pribilof Islands are located in the state of Alaska. Situated roughly 300 miles off the Alaskan mainland in the Bering Sea, this remote archipelago includes the inhabited islands of St. Paul and St. George. 
The islands are world-renowned for their rich natural wonders, earning the nickname "the Galápagos of the North". They host massive populations of northern fur seals, millions of seabirds, and support vibrant Unangax̂ (Aleut) communities

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What is the main ingredient in glass?

The main ingredient in glass is silica (silicon dioxide), which is typically sourced from pure, high-quality silica sand. It makes up about 70-75% of the glass mixture and provides the fundamental molecular structure of the glass. 
While silica can be melted into glass on its own, it requires extreme temperatures (over 3,000°F / 1,700°C). To make manufacturing practical, two other crucial ingredients are added

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