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News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Latest poll shows Obama gaining strength as jobs picture brightens
• Why Republicans hate an educated public…
• Obama opens lead over Romney: Poll
• Bible, barnyard used by same sex marriage foes
• Gay marriage legislation clears House Judiciary Committee
• Read the audit of the Department of Justice radio program
• The Joke in Federal Way
• Open Thread 2/6
• Morning update: Day 29
• WA: Talk to Washington State Patrol? It may not be cheap
• WA: Separating the living, dead in Legislature
• US: Latinos, hit hard by job losses, are making strong comeback
• WA: Taking more seats on campus, foreigners also pay the freight
• WA: One of three initiative-reform bills stays alive

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Here’s what a counterfeit treasury bond looks like. Do not reproduce
• Sheriff’s Facebook fan finds Whatcom County fugitive
• Wait…weren’t the $20 car tabs supposed to prevent bus cuts in King County? Apparently not.
• AG’s Office Releases Proposed Ballot Measure Language on Same-Sex Marriage Ref
• The GOP Triples Down Against Birth Control
• Italians seize a few trillion in counterfeit U.S. bonds
• McD: Don’t pack heat in national parks
• What Will the NBA Proposal Mean for KeyArena?
• Morning update: Day 40
• City, State Legislator: Keep Ferries Near Colman Dock
• Farm internship bill heard in the House
• A Bit Sacrilegious?
• No Tax Increase? – Good News About Budget Leaves a Big Question
• Washington’s sales tax: Older than this guy’s mustache

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• $45 Million Increase in Revenue Projection Puts Sales Tax Idea on Hold
• Gov. Chris Gregoire now says a state budget solution might be possible without a temporary tax hike (but she’ll need to see such a budget first)
• Women Silenced at US House Hearing on Contraception Access
• R-71 Petition Signers Database Now On Line
• State revenue forecast: Almost flat
• City solicits bids for Tacoma Dome NBA study, even as arena deal in Seattle takes form
• Here’s the state revenue and forecast council meeting Twitter version — new money makes tax hike vote somewhat less likely
• UPDATE – Revenue forecast up by $95.7 million
• Rep. Issa: No women need testify
• House Republicans Say They’ll Go for Tax on Banks
• Revenue Forecast: Up $96 million — good news for lawmakers
• State revenue collections are up,a little
• Enviros Say Bill Would Gut GMA, Delay Stormwater Improvements
• Budgets taking shape; revenue report due at 10

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• $45 Million Increase in Revenue Projection Puts Sales Tax Idea on Hold
• Gov. Chris Gregoire now says a state budget solution might be possible without a temporary tax hike (but she’ll need to see such a budget first)
• Women Silenced at US House Hearing on Contraception Access
• R-71 Petition Signers Database Now On Line
• State revenue forecast: Almost flat
• City solicits bids for Tacoma Dome NBA study, even as arena deal in Seattle takes form
• Here’s the state revenue and forecast council meeting Twitter version — new money makes tax hike vote somewhat less likely
• UPDATE – Revenue forecast up by $95.7 million
• Rep. Issa: No women need testify
• House Republicans Say They’ll Go for Tax on Banks
• Revenue Forecast: Up $96 million — good news for lawmakers
• State revenue collections are up,a little
• Enviros Say Bill Would Gut GMA, Delay Stormwater Improvements
• Budgets taking shape; revenue report due at 10

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Electronic gambling machine bill gets a look in Washington legislature
• Los Angeles “beach tyranny” ordinance: A misunderstanding?
• Geekwire: Amazon Looking at Downtown Property
• Reduced demand for states services could save $340 million
• Teacher Evaluation Compromise Surfaces in Senate – Some Call it a Watershed, But Unions Will Have Major Say
• Lawmakers expecting $340 million extra for budget
• Poll Analysis: Obama nearly 100% against Romney
• Ron Paul plans Friday rallies in Vancouver & SeaTac
• Adam Smith joins congressional Asian-American caucus
• Gig Harbor teacher Karin Ashabraner will challenge Rep. Jan Angel in 26th District
• Budget writers keep eye on Europe
• No more foot ferries at Colman Dock?
• School Spending is up $789 Million
• School Spending is up $789 Million

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Marriage referendum has new title
• Investigators: Agency improperly awarded no-bid contract
• Obama to visit Boeing on Friday
• Three more destroyers headed to Everett
• Report: Plastic-Bag Recycling Doesn’t Work
• Manthou running for county assessor-treasurer
• CBS/NYT poll of GOP: Santorum by a nose
• Major Democratic Donor to Meet with McKenna
• Compromise Afoot on Teacher-Evaluation Bill – Will Make Report Cards ‘a Factor’ in Employment Decisions
• Honey, I shrunk the budget: An honest look at Washington state’s spending
• Open Thread 2/14
• Morning update: Day 37
• Compromise Afoot on Teacher-Evaluation Bill – Will Make Evaluations ‘a Factor’ in Employment Decisions
• Send your questions for Condon and Stuckart to KSPS

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Suzan DelBene sticks to jobs and economy in 1st District Congressional race
• Governor signs same-sex marriage bill
• Jack Louws will put Dewey Desler back to work in part-time role
• Hundreds wait outside the reception room for Gov. Gregoire to sign same-sex marriage bill
• Tony Bennett: Legalize drugs, save lives
• WA Lege Day 36: Gay marriage bill signing today
• Same-sex marriage bill signing ceremony today
• Assessment
• Morning update Day 36: Culture warriors edition
• Open Thread 2/13
• WA: Lawmakers scrutinize constituents on gay rights
• WA: Lawmakers scrutinize constituents on gay rights
• ID: Idaho, Wash. forests receive restoration money
• WA: State Senate OKs amended flame retardant bill

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Obama shifts course on contraceptive mandate for Catholic employers
• Religious objection to autopsy bill passes through Senate
• McKenna Announces a Whopper – A $26 Billion Mortgage Settlement That Will Net Washington Homeowners $640 Million
• Chip, Chip, Chip…
• Condon presents goals for first 100 days
• It is about religious freedom
• Same sex marriage signing, ref filing on Monday
• State gets more than $200 million in good budget news
• A bill regarding political ad disclosure passes through House
• Put it on Plastic! – New Approach to Big Budget Problem Emerging in House
• Scheduling Lunches with Local Business Leaders
• Morning update Day 33: Teacher test edition
• WA: Another victory for marriage equality
• WA: Washington legislator receives national publicity for gay marriage speech

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Gbalah announces she’ll run for 29th District House seat
• Powell tragedy draws scrutiny from lawmakers
• Campaign to legalize marijuana doesn’t see Legislature fast-tracking efforts
• Marijuana enforcement a boon to crime?
• Mortgage settlement may bring $600 million to Washington
• Crosscut’s Eric Scigliano details Clear Channel’s failed attempts to win digital billboard approval in King County, Washington state
• Campaign to legalize marijuana doesn’t see Legislature fast-tracking efforts
• Marijuana initiative heard in joint Senate and House committee
• Most lawmakers align with their new districts on gay rights
• Blog swarm for marriage equality
• A Huge Uproar
• Morning update: Day 32
• Open Thread 2/9
• WA: Gay-marriage bill passes House, awaits Gregoire’s signature

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• “Attacks,” “unprecedented threats” — Bishops
• U.S. Sen. Cantwell helps kill latest Arctic drilling plan
• U.S. Sen. Cantwell helps kill latest Arctic drilling plan
• U.S. Sen. Cantwell helps kill latest Arctic drilling plan
• Big day for same-sex marriage in Washington
• What’s alive, what’s dead: Road Kill edition
• Coming up today: TVW will be live at 12:45 with coverage of same-sex marriage vote
• Nationally, women making some gains on the gender job gap
• U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks get front page attention in Washington Post (though not the kind he might want)
• Without Much Problem
• Washington Secretary of State posts a Q and A on possible gay marriage referendum
• Today’s House vote on same-sex marriage, and what happens next
• Is a U.S. Supreme Court showdown on Proposition 8 inevitable? Talking Points Memo says maybe not
• House same-sex marriage debate starts at 1 p.m.

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Ferndale council: For the record, we support sales tax boost for roads
• Newspapers opine against bill allowing school districts to charge for record request search, redaction time
• Komen Foundation official quits after Planned Parenthood funding furor
• State investments in training make a difference for child care providers
• California ban on gay marriage struck down
• New Policy Brief: Cuts on the Rise, Health in Decline
• Early Tuesday Jolt: Komen VP Resigns
• SEIU 775 sues again over limits on homecare hours
• Here’s the AP breaking news alert on the 9th Circuit’s ruling on California’s Prop 8.
• Transportation Choices Coalition: No, Transit Does Not Get Too Much Money
• Radcliffe “disgusted, amazed” at U.S. Republicans
• More Fodder for the Republicans’ Attack
• Kastama Bill Calls Attention to a Little Problem With State Auto-Emissions Testing Program – Maybe it Doesn’t do a Thing
• SEIU 775 sues again over limits on homecare hours

News Since O’Dark Thirty This Morning

• Latest poll shows Obama gaining strength as jobs picture brightens
• Why Republicans hate an educated public…
• Obama opens lead over Romney: Poll
• Bible, barnyard used by same sex marriage foes
• Gay marriage legislation clears House Judiciary Committee
• Read the audit of the Department of Justice radio program
• The Joke in Federal Way
• Open Thread 2/6
• Morning update: Day 29
• WA: Talk to Washington State Patrol? It may not be cheap
• WA: Separating the living, dead in Legislature
• US: Latinos, hit hard by job losses, are making strong comeback
• WA: Taking more seats on campus, foreigners also pay the freight
• WA: One of three initiative-reform bills stays alive