Politics
UPDATE: U.S. House plan offers no money for CRC | June 18
Senate drafting its own version of transportation budget
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that the Columbia River Crossing project must meet all of its funding and permitting requirements before it is eligible for federal dollars.
Kimsey and Stuart team up with bipartisan 'Team ClarkForward' | June 18
Electeds will discuss home rule, vision for better government structure
Two elected officials from two different parties say they will present one direction for Clark County as it prepares to undertake a home rule charter.
UPDATE: Bump in state revenue may avert government shutdown | June 18
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers are projected to have $120 million more revenue than previously anticipated.
Local Politics
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Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council, Position 1 June 18
Vancouver City Council, Position 1: Otto Guardado is hosting a Hawaiian barbecue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at 19755 S.E. 37th Way, Camas. The public is welcome. Register by sending an email to electotto@gmail.com. -
Kimsey and Stuart team up with bipartisan 'Team ClarkForward' June 18
Two elected officials from two different parties say they will present one direction for Clark County as it prepares to undertake a home rule charter. -
UPDATE: U.S. House plan offers no money for CRC June 18
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that the Columbia River Crossing project must meet all of its funding and permitting requirements before it is eligible for federal dollars. -
Clark County budget director latest to depart June 18
Jim Dickman accepts job with Pierce County -
G-8 leaders vow to go after global tax cheats June 18
LONDON — With many of their governments strapped for cash, leaders at a summit of rich nations vowed Tuesday to crack down on tax cheats by swapping financial information and exposing companies that set up elaborate structures to hide their profits. - more Local Politics
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Part of congressional delegation asks feds to respect Wash. law on pot 6:00 a.m.
OLYMPIA -- Seven members of Washington's 12-member congressional delegation have asked the U.S. government to respect the state's marijuana legalization effort and provide guidance about the industry's fate. -
EPA report critical of Washington oversight at Hanford June 18
YAKIMA — A new report condemns Washington state for lax oversight at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site, saying state officials failed to adequately inspect the cleanup there. -
UPDATE: Collective marijuana gardens still hazy in Woodland June 18
The Woodland City Council is split on whether to sunset a temporary moratorium on collective marijuana gardens to allow them within specifically zoned areas of the city. -
Turkey's 'standing man' launches new protest wave June 18
ISTANBUL — After weeks of sometimes violent confrontation with police, protesters in Turkey have found what could be a more potent form of resistance: standing still. -
CBO: 8 million to gain legal status in Senate bill June 18
WASHINGTON — A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough enforcement-focused immigration bill, over objections from Democrats and disruptions from protesters shouting "Shame, shame, shame!" - more Politics on the Wire
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