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Ed Koch: The Archived Interview With Lee Callahan
We lost Ed Koch over the weekend, due to congestive heart failure at the age of 88. He was an American lawyer, politician, political commentator, movie critic and reality television arbitrator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977, but is best known […]
Head Of State Senate Dems Wants Capital Gains Tax
The leader of the Senate Democrats in Washington state proposed a capital gains tax Friday to help add hundreds of millions of dollars to education.
Gregoire Issues Six Pardons On Last Day In Office
A three-strikes offender who blew the whistle on a plot to murder a deputy prosecutor is among 10 people who had their convictions erased or their sentences reduced by Gov. Chris Gregoire during her final days in office.
Board Announces Forums For Public Input On Legal Pot
Members of the public are getting their chance to influence the creation of a legal marijuana market in Washington state.
State Lawmakers Begin New Session
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday for a new legislative session facing a roughly $1 billion budget shortfall for the upcoming two-year budget, not counting money they will need to spend to improve funding for education.
UPDATE: McGinn Running For Reelection
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn faces Sen. Ed Murray, City Councilman Tim Burgess and former City Councilman Peter Steinbrueck in his run for reelection.
- Gregoire Signs Gay Marriage Into Law CBS Seattle–2012/12/05
- State Sen. Ed Murray To Run For Seattle Mayor CBS Seattle–2012/12/05
- State College Campuses Remain Pot-Free Despite Legalization CBS Seattle–2012/11/28
- Sen. Murray Eyes Top Spot On Budget Committee CBS Seattle–2012/11/16
