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Protest erupts at WA Capitol, as outraged state workers slam Ferguson over furlough plan

April 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Protest erupts at WA Capitol, as outraged state workers slam Ferguson over furlough plan

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 9, 2025 Hundreds of Washington state workers descended on the Capitol on Wednesday, staging a sit-in outside the governor’s office and a march to the gates […]

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Hospitals warn Legislature’s budget plans would deal them a financial hit

April 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hospitals warn Legislature’s budget plans would deal them a financial hit

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 9, 2025 Washington hospitals are raising alarm that taxes and insurance payment caps proposed in the state Legislature could jeopardize their finances and undermine patient care. The House […]

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Wagoner says ‘destructive’ property tax hike will price citizens out of their homes 

April 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wagoner says ‘destructive’ property tax hike will price citizens out of their homes 

OLYMPIA — Today, Washingtonians came to Olympia to oppose continued efforts by majority Democrats to eliminate the 1% cap on the annual growth of state and local property taxes. Community members impacted by this proposal shared their personal stories […]

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Republicans Push Back Against Democrat-Led Property Tax Hike

April 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Republicans Push Back Against Democrat-Led Property Tax Hike

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus held a news conference to oppose continued efforts by majority Democrats to eliminate the 1% cap on the annual growth of state and local property taxes. Community members impacted by […]

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Feek to continue as commissioner of Washington state’s Employment Security Department

April 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Feek to continue as commissioner of Washington state’s Employment Security Department

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate unanimously confirmed Cami Feek today to continue in her role as commissioner of the Employment Security Department. Gov. Bob Ferguson reappointed Feek in December to remain in the position, which she’s held […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How often do your taste buds regenerate on average?

Taste buds constantly regenerate, with their sensory cells typically replaced every 10 to 14 days, allowing for quick recovery from minor burns or damage, though this rate slows with age, leading to fewer and less sensitive buds in older adults. Factors like smoking, alcohol, and certain medications can hinder regeneration, while new tastes are learned through neural adaptation rather than rapid bud turnover.

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What is the only major port city in Alabama?

Mobile is the only major port city in Alabama. Located on the Mobile River at the head of Mobile Bay, it serves as the state's sole deep-water port, offering access to the Gulf of Mexico. The Port of Mobile is a major economic hub, ranked among the top 15 largest ports in the United States.

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In 1861, Julius Sturgis started the first US commercial bakery that made what?

In 1861, Julius Sturgis founded the first commercial pretzel bakery in America, located in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The bakery specialized in producing hard pretzels, establishing a lasting, industrialized, and widely popular version of the salty snack.

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What were the 5th generation iPods the first to offer?

Released in October 2005, the 5th generation "iPod with video" was the first Apple device to offer video playback, featuring a 2.5-inch color display. It was also the first to offer a black color option alongside the traditional white, a slimmer, lighter form factor with a 30GB or 60GB capacity, and support for higher-quality games

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According to poet Carl Sandburg, what "creeps in on little cat feet"?

According to poet Carl Sandburg in his 1916 poem "Fog," the fog "comes on little cat feet". The short, imagist poem describes the fog silently arriving, sitting over the harbor and city, and then moving on.

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