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Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 23, 2025 Democratic budget writers are done hashing out details on a new two-year operating budget for Washington state, key lawmakers said Wednesday. “We have made all the decisions, […]

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Senate Democrats Block Resolution Honoring Women’s Sports, Warnick Pushes Back

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senate Democrats Block Resolution Honoring Women’s Sports, Warnick Pushes Back

OLYMPIA, Wash. — State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, on Tuesday criticized Senate Democrats for refusing to allow even the reading of Senate Resolution 8647, a measure she sponsored to honor the legacy and importance of women’s sports and […]

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Fortunato: Stop Using Taxpayer Dollars to Shield Convicted Criminals From ICE

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fortunato: Stop Using Taxpayer Dollars to Shield Convicted Criminals From ICE

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, is urging the Legislature to reverse course on what he calls misguided sanctuary policies that are forcing Washington taxpayers to shoulder the cost of incarcerating undocumented immigrants while federal […]

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Democrats vote to close Rainier School despite Republicans’ tearful pleas

April 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democrats vote to close Rainier School despite Republicans’ tearful pleas

A residential habilitation center in Buckley for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is one step closer to closure, despite tearful pleas by Republicans not to shutter it. John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol: […]

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6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature

April 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 22, 2025 Transportation budget writers in the Washington Legislature are settling on a revenue package that would hike the state’s gasoline tax 6 cents a gallon beginning July 1. […]

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Sunday 12/21

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What baseball player was nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and the "Yankee Clipper"?

That baseball legend was Joe DiMaggio, the iconic New York Yankees center fielder, nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" for his powerful hitting and "The Yankee Clipper" for his graceful play and speed in the outfield. He's famous for his incredible 56-game hitting streak in 1941 and for being one of the greatest players ever, known for his class and iconic status alongside his wife, Marilyn Monroe. 

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In what US state would you find Fort Benning?

Fort Benning is located in Southwest Georgia, straddling the state line with Alabama, near the city of Columbus, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama, and serves as the home for the U.S. Army Infantry and Armor schools. 

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What city did Frank Sinatra help immortalize as "That Toddlin' Town"?

Frank Sinatra helped immortalize Chicago as "That Toddlin' Town," a nickname from the popular 1922 song by Fred Fisher that celebrated the city's lively dance culture, especially during the Roaring Twenties, with Sinatra's iconic 1957 version bringing it back to fame. 

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Which spider spins the world’s biggest web?

The web of Darwin's bark spider is remarkable in that it is not only the longest spanning web ever observed, but is the largest orb web ever seen, at an area of up to 2.8 square metres (30 sq ft).

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Who has a heart "two sizes too small"?

The character with a heart "two sizes too small" is The Grinch, from Dr. Seuss's classic Christmas story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, symbolizing his bitter, misanthropic nature and lack of Christmas spirit until his heart grows three sizes that day he learns the true meaning of the holiday. 

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