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		<title>Rally at Capitol for transportation funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[transportation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Rep. Denny Heck and several other elected officials spoke at a rally on the steps of the Capitol on Monday in favor of a transportation funding package. About 200 people attended the event, many wearing neon safety gear and carrying signs that said: "Do your job so we can do ours," and "Finish your job." ]]></description>
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		<title>Candidate filing week comes to a close</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 20:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Election]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Filing week for the August primary and November election ends today at 4 p.m. So far, fourteen candidates have filed for eight statewide offices.]]></description>
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		<title>Marijuana rules get a little less hazy with release of requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marijuana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Marijuana stores in Washington state will be allowed to stay open until 2 a.m., they'll be monitored at all times by video surveillance and smokers will be assured their product is homegrown by a "produced in Washington" logo. ]]></description>
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		<title>DUI bill advances on second day of special session</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/dui-bill-advances-on-second-day-of-special-session/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 22:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Senate Law and Justice Committee unanimously approved a DUI bill on the second day of special session, moving it forward to the budget-writing committee.]]></description>
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		<title>Governor signs dozens of bills into law</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/governor-signs-dozens-of-bills-into-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 22:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Courts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Criminal Justice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Governors Office]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gov. Jay Inslee has signed dozens of bills into law during the two-week break between regular session and special session, which begins May 13. Most of the laws go into effect at the end of July. The full list is here, but below is a round-up of a few bills we've covered on this blog or on "Legislative Review": ]]></description>
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		<title>Auditor calls for stricter background checks</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/auditor-calls-for-stricter-background-checks/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/auditor-calls-for-stricter-background-checks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 22:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Criminal Justice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[State Auditor Troy Kelley is recommending the state improve its background check process by setting up automatic notifications every time someone like a teacher, foster parent or police officer commits a crime. ]]></description>
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		<title>Text message privacy case makes its way to state Supreme Court</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Courts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Criminal Justice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Is an iPhone text message the modern version of a letter? That question was debated in oral arguments Tuesday in front of the Washington Supreme Court, which is considering two cases that deal with the expectation of privacy when sending a text message.]]></description>
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		<title>Senate, House leaders try to bridge gap as budget numbers get reworked</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/senate-house-leaders-try-to-bridge-gap-as-budget-numbers-get-reworked/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 22:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[WA House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA Senate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In the days since regular session ended on Sunday, legislative staffers have been reworking the numbers on the Senate and House budget proposals so that negotiators have "accurate information to exchange" when they come to the negotiating table, Senate Republican leader Mark Schoesler said Thursday.]]></description>
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		<title>Pat Kohler leaves Liquor Control Board to head Dept. of Licensing</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/pat-kohler-leaves-liquor-control-board-to-head-dept-of-licensing/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/05/pat-kohler-leaves-liquor-control-board-to-head-dept-of-licensing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 22:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Governors Office]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gov. Jay Inslee has tapped Liquor Control Board director Pat Kohler to head up the state Department of Licensing. ]]></description>
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		<title>Highlights from the last week of session on &#8216;Legislative Review&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/highlights-from-the-last-week-of-session-on-legislative-review/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/highlights-from-the-last-week-of-session-on-legislative-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA Senate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday we taped our final daily edition of "Legislative Review" for the 2013 legislative session. We'll be back with a special year-in-review show at the end of special session and, of course, we'll be back on the air everyday for the 2014 Legislative session. ]]></description>
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		<title>House Republicans tap Kristiansen as new leader</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/house-republicans-tap-kristiansen-as-new-leader/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/house-republicans-tap-kristiansen-as-new-leader/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris West</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Republicans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA House]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Rep. Dan Kristiansen (R-Snohomish) has been elected leader of the minority House Republicans.]]></description>
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		<title>Legislature adjourns, special session to start May 13</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/legislature-adjourns-special-session-to-start-may-13/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/legislature-adjourns-special-session-to-start-may-13/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA Senate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Legislature adjourned the 105-day regular session on Sunday evening without a budget agreement in place. Shortly after Sine Die, Gov. Jay Inslee called a special session to begin May 13. The governor said he wants legislators to tackle policy issues during special session as well as the budget. On his list: Gun control, drunk driving legislation, a transportation revenue package and an abortion insurance bill. ]]></description>
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		<title>Bill would allow businesses to refuse services based on religious beliefs</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/bill-would-allow-businesses-to-refuse-services-based-on-religious-beliefs/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/bill-would-allow-businesses-to-refuse-services-based-on-religious-beliefs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill McKee</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Public Policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Same sex marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sen. Ed Murray]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sen. Kevin Ranker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sen. Sharon Brown]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Republican Sen. Sharon Brown of Kennewick has introduced a new bill allowing businesses to refuse service to customers due to their religious beliefs, drawing sharp criticism from some Senate Democrats.]]></description>
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		<title>Will beer tax find new life under proposed DUI legislation?</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/will-beer-tax-find-new-life-under-proposed-dui-legislation/</link>
		<comments>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/will-beer-tax-find-new-life-under-proposed-dui-legislation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris West</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Criminal Justice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A proposal to extend the state's beer tax that died earlier this week may find new life under legislation aimed at cracking down on drunken drivers.]]></description>
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		<title>On &#8216;Legislative Review:&#8217; Senate OKs pension bill, Majority Coalition says work is done</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/on-legislative-review-senate-oks-pension-bill-majority-coalition-says-work-is-done/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA Senate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday's edition of "Legislative Review," we recap debate over a pension bill in the Senate, which creates a new 401 (k)-type retirement plan for public employees. Plus, members of the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus call a press conference to announce that their work for session is done. ]]></description>
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		<title>Senate GOP says their business is finished, call on House to finish on time</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/senate-gop-says-their-business-is-finished-call-on-house-to-finish-on-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris West</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WA Senate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Members from the Senate's 23-Republican-two-Democrat Majority Coalition Caucus met with reporters on Thursday afternoon to announce they are officially finished with their business in the upper chamber.]]></description>
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		<title>House panel approves technical change to marijuana law</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/house-panel-approves-technical-change-to-marijuana-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris West</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[initiatives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marijuana]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A House Committee on Thursday approved a technical change to the state's new law legalizing marijuana that supporters say is necessary to prosecute  illegal growers and sellers.]]></description>
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		<title>House debates tax package, Inslee talks about the end of session on &#8216;Legislative Review&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/house-debates-tax-package-inslee-talks-about-the-end-of-session-on-legislative-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christina Salerno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday's "Legislative Review," we've got highlights from the House floor debate over a controversial tax package. On a vote of 50 to 47, the House approved a $900 million tax package, which eliminates some tax breaks and extends a business tax surcharge, to pay for basic education spending. ]]></description>
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		<title>Lawmakers ponder special session in final days</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/lawmakers-ponder-special-session-in-final-days/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris West</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[State lawmakers acknowledged on Wednesday that a special session may be needed to find a compromise on the state's budget and other key issues.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Oklahoma congressman and NLF player testifies at Senate committee</title>
		<link>http://capitolrecord.tvw.org/2013/04/former-oklahoma-congressman-and-nlf-player-testifies-at-senate-committee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill McKee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Oklahoma congressman and NFL Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent testified in front of the Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee on Wednesday to talk about the growth potential of the wireless industry in Washington state.]]></description>
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