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Slade talks redistricting, 9/11, Senate and more

Slade talks redistricting, 9/11, Senate and more

John C. Hughes and former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton sign copies of the book that Hughes recently wrote about the longtime statesman. Former state Attorney General and U.S. Senator Slade Gorton was the featured guest at a forum and book signing Thursday in the Legislative Building’s State Reception Room. More than 50 attendees heard Gorton speak about his enduring and prominent career in state and national politics.  Gorton is the subject of a recent biography entitled “Slade Gorton A Half-Century…

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Washington’s 2011 election deadline fast approaching

Washington’s 2011 election deadline fast approaching

Washington’s 2011 ballot-return deadline is fast approaching. Tuesday is the deadline to have a ballot postmarked or returned to an official ballot drop-off site.  The state Elections Division is recommending return of completed ballots by Saturday if possible. If you think you’re registered to vote, but haven’t received a ballot, contact your county elections office. Voters can also double-check online by visiting www.myvote.wa.gov. Secretary of State Sam Reed predicts a 47 percent ballot return, with roughly half of those to…

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Are you ready to vote?

Are you ready to vote?

After weeks of watching campaign ads on TV, reading news articles about measures and local candidates, and seeing yard signs here or there, Washington’s registered voters soon will have their chance to voice their opinion by casting their ballot in this year’s General Election. But before you vote, we encourage you to read your Voters’ Pamphlet. Various versions of the statewide Voters’ Pamphlet were put in the mail starting Monday, which means you should receive yours any day now, if…

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TVW gala promises to lift Oly gloom for an evening

TVW gala promises to lift Oly gloom for an evening

One of the social highlights of legislative sessions is TVW’s annual dinner. It’s always a ton of fun, with blooper tapes, funny speeches, insta-polls by Stuart Elway, raffle prizes awarded by the Chief Justice, and gabbing around the dinner tables. Partisan fights and problems seem to fall away for one brief moment, and people laugh together. This year, more than ever, lawmakers and the governor need a little breather. New word out Thursday was that the slumping economy has left a spending gap of about…

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