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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: New Democrat taxes, hiring more law enforcement, repealing sanctuary state status

January 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: New Democrat taxes, hiring more law enforcement, repealing sanctuary state status Guests include: Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. Jeff Holy, Sen. Phil Fortunato

‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidation

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by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardJanuary 5, 2025 WAPATO — A perfect storm of economic challenges is pushing Washington apple farmers out of business. Small orchardists say they are unable to sustain losses for years […]

Washington’s two new members of Congress are sworn in

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by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 3, 2025 Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Emily Randall became Washington’s newest representatives in Congress on Friday afternoon. They were sworn in following the session’s first political drama — […]

WA agency asks thousands of property owners for help in fight against invasive bug

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by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardJanuary 3, 2025 Property owners in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties are being asked to cooperate with state efforts to eradicate invasive Japanese beetles by allowing Washington’s Department of […]

Rep. Suzanne Schmidt gains leadership position on Transportation Committee, will continue to lead Republicans on Labor and Workplace Standards Committee

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Suzanne Schmidt, R-Spokane Valley, has been appointed to a leadership position on the House Transportation Committee and will be involved in transportation budget discussions and priority issues before the committee. Schmidt, who served on the House Transportation […]