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Washington affordable housing fund poised for another big infusion of cash

April 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington affordable housing fund poised for another big infusion of cash

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 7, 2025 Over the next few weeks, lawmakers in Washington’s state House and Senate need to resolve significant differences on new taxes, education funding, furloughs for state employees and […]

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April 22 Special Election Voting Begins in 23 Washington Counties

April 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on April 22 Special Election Voting Begins in 23 Washington Counties

OLYMPIA — County elections offices throughout Washington have mailed ballots to eligible voters in 23 counties participating in the April 22 Special Election.   Approximately 43% of Washington’s more than 5 million registered voters will have the opportunity […]

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Freshman lawmakers reflect on eye-opening first terms in Olympia so far

April 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Freshman lawmakers reflect on eye-opening first terms in Olympia so far

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State StandardApril 6, 2025 This article was first published by TVW. Two new eastern Washington lawmakers from opposite sides of the political aisle paused just before the Legislature turned its […]

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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—State Leadership in Focus—Treasurer, Governor, & Attorney General

April 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—State Leadership in Focus—Treasurer, Governor, & Attorney General

Senator John Braun shares his thoughts on some of Washington’s statewide leaders in this episode of “The Elephant in the Dome.” From the Treasurer’s warnings about the rainy day fund to the Governor’s cautious stance […]

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Audio: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun

April 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Audio: Senate Republican Leadership Update with State Senator John Braun

Sen. Braun talks about Gov. Bob Ferguson, Treasurer  Mike Pellicciotti, and  Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Friday 6/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What album earned Paul Simon a Grammy Award in 1987?

Graceland earned Paul Simon the Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987.

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Who played the role of Catwoman in the 1992 movie "Batman Returns"?

By the early 1990s, Pfeiffer was one of the world's highest-paid actresses. She played Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992).

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Which celestial body is known as both the morning star and evening star?

Venus is the celestial body known as both the morning and evening star.  Because its orbit is closer to the Sun than Earth's, Venus never wanders far from the Sun in our sky. As a result, it is only visible during twilight: either as the last bright "star" seen in the west just after sunset (the evening star) or the first brilliant object in the east just before dawn (the morning star).

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What is Kahlua flavored with?

Kahlúa is primarily flavored with 100% Arabica coffee beans and vanilla, all blended into a base of sugarcane rum and sugar.

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What city provides the setting for "The Phantom of the Opera"?

The Phantom of the Opera is set in Paris, France. The story primarily takes place inside, on, and beneath the historic Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House).   The narrative follows a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs and hidden lake beneath the famous opera house.

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Saturday 6/06

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Which US state is known as the "Land of Lincoln"?

Illinois is the official "Land of Lincoln" state. The state adopted this moniker as its official slogan to honor the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, who lived and practiced law there from 1830 until his election to the presidency in 1861.

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What common cooking ingredient gets its name from the French words meaning "sour wine"?

The ingredient is vinegar. Its name derives from the Old French phrase "vin aigre," which literally translates to "sour wine".   Vinegar gets its sharp, acidic qualities and its name because it is produced through the fermentation of alcohol into acetic acid

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What Caribbean island is known as "Little England"?

Barbados is the Caribbean island known as "Little England".  It earned this nickname due to its long history of British colonial rule (over 300 years before gaining independence in 1966) and the strong influence of British traditions, which are woven into everyday Bajan culture.

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What is the capital of Vermont?

Montpelier, Vermont, is the smallest state capital in the United States by population, with roughly 8,000 residents. Despite its small size, it boasts a vibrant downtown and serves as the seat of Vermont's government. 

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What novel by Louisa May Alcott tells about the lives and loves of four sisters?

The novel by Louisa May Alcott is Little Women.   Published in 1868, the coming-of-age classic follows the lives, trials, and romances of the four March sisters in Civil War-era New England.

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