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One of the contributing factors to rising housing costs are the additional regulations that are continually being passed by the local legislature and municipalities. Increased costs, driven by regulations,…

By FELIPE DANA - Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — They are old, young, local, foreign, often new to war. Thousands of people volunteered to join the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is “defending” transgender Americans against “hate bills” passed at the state level and that he is committed to advancing equality in the society. Biden…

The Justice Department's case against Mark Forkner, the only Boeing employee charged with a crime after the two fatal 737 Max crashes, was largely based on lengthy instant message exchanges with a Boeing colleague.His documented remarks…

NEW YORK (AP) — Nicaragua's ambassador to the Organization of American States said he's felt a "heavy weight in his heart" over the past two weeks.He said he lifted it on Wednesday when he denounced his own government as a…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal takes on a new foreign minister, finance minister and defense minister as the center-left Socialist Party prepares for its third consecutive term in government, with blunders and missteps marking the…

In these seemingly dark days for government transparency, it's reassuring to know that smart, committed people are monitoring violations like secret meetings, mishandled public records, and suppressed texts.On Friday morning, the…

World Relief Seattle in Kent will receive $673,000 from the federal government to help develop a teaching and commercial kitchen to serve King County's refugee and immigrant population. Congressman Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, whose 9th…

When retired state senator Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, gave a farewell speech the other day, he called on future politicians not to be so scorched earth and partisan, and instead pursue a philosophy softer that he dubbed "intelligent…

A bipartisan coalition of Georgia lawmakers has tabled a resolution calling for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reform. The…

By: Lolla Nur, UpTake Fellow The House Local Government Division Committee met on February 23 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss HF3256 Legalizing Affordable Housing Act (Rep Steve Elkins DFL). The purpose was to review information on how…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies hit about $14 billion on Tuesday as lawmakers put the finishing touches on a spending bill $1.5 trillion government-wide bill that leaders hope Congress…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state legislature has approved a ban on the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.The Seattle Times reported that the measure passed by a…

NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at a New York outpost of outdoor clothing and gear retailer REI have voted overwhelmingly to join a union — the first REI store to do so — amid the efforts of workers in other big companies to do the same.The…

Since the start of the pandemic, violent crime has increased in cities across the country, including carjackings.The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Tuesday and heard from law enforcement and legal experts on how the federal…

article FILE-A photo of a nuclear bomb explosion. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its fifth day and, amid speculation about Russia's use of nuclear weapons, the…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A senior Democrat in the Washington Legislature is drawing support from a proposed tax on fuel exported from the state's five refineries that has been criticized by neighboring states.The Seattle Times…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's redistricting commission will pay fines and legal costs of more than $137,000 to settle two lawsuits filed by government transparency watchdogs after redistricting talks last year ended in…

A new coalition of local governments, the regional authority for homelessness, business and philanthropy announced on February 17 that it would invest $10 million in a pilot project to tackle homelessness in the city centre. city…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The federal government has donated at least $6 million in leftover border wall materials to Texas, which will use them for the state's plan to build its own wall.Materials purchased with federal tax money were donated…

RACHEL LA CORTEAssociated Press OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide indoor mask mandate, one of the few remaining in the country, will be lifted March 21, including…

February 17, 2022 SEATTLE (February 17, 2022) – Today, the EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations to present to EPA Administrator Michael S.…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands was insufficiently prepared for the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic two years ago and the government failed to pay sufficient attention to the threat on people in nursing homes,…

Billions of federal dollars to bolster public health services nationwide may not have a lasting impact when the cash pool dwindles, officials worry. President Joe Biden has outlined a plan to create thousands of new public health jobs, a…

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Lawmakers in the Pacific Northwest are watching several emergency heat bills aimed at helping vulnerable people. The historic heat wave has killed at least 200 people in Oregon and Washington. Intensified heat causes desperate measures on…

(The Conversation is an independent, nonprofit source of news, analysis, and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) The Republican National Committee legitimized the January 6, 2021 Capitol bombings. The RNC said…

TaxBit Hires Government Technology, Tax, and Compliance Experts to Evangelize Crypto Tax and Accounting Innovation and Crypto Adoption Tweet that The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) selected TaxBit, and continues to use TaxBit through…

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — By all accounts, the college town of Norman, Oklahoma, is a progressive stronghold in…

In an unusual move on ThursdayUnited Nations experts have called on the United States government to end continued efforts by the Nooksack Indian Tribe to evict some families from their homes, arguing for the need to respect human…

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BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau -- (AP) -- Heavy and prolonged gunfire around the government palace in Guinea-Bissau's capital signaled a coup attempt in the West African country with a long history of military takeovers.The state broadcaster…

ATHENS, Greece — (AP) — A no-confidence motion tabled by the main opposition party against the Greek government for its handling of a severe snowstorm last Monday was defeated after a three-day debate.Lawmakers voted 156 to 142 against the…

The United States Postal Service released an update Friday as free government COVID tests continue to arrive in homes across the country. “The United States Postal Service is proud to fulfill its mission of service to the…

Free government COVID tests are already coming to some doors, but if you haven't placed an order yet, it's not too late. The website to order the free tests for your household was launched last week. Some on social media…

An article published yesterday by Simon Wilson in the NZ Herald (paywall) seems to suggest that the government will choose the 'light rail tunnel' option for the City Center to Māngere project.In October last year Transport Minister Michael…

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's government met on the budget Monday for the first time in more than three months as talks with the International Monetary Fund over the country's economic collapse were set to resume.The developments were aimed…

A new study on cannabis compounds and the coronavirus received a lot of attention last week because it suggests that consuming certain cannabinoid acids may help treat or prevent COVID-19. Predictably, the internet was agitated by the…

"Our focus as a mining company would have been to proceed with exploration on our claims," ​​company president Brian Kynoch said in a press release. “But as a company sensitive to the aspirations of Indigenous communities, government…

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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia's parliament on Sunday approved a new Social Democrat-led coalition cabinet, with two ethnic Albanian parties as junior partners.The Cabinet won the vote of confidence 62-46 in the 120-member…

The strike by 250 garbage collectors in San Diego and Chula Vista, Calif., against waste disposal monopoly Republic Services is now in its 29th day. This week, garbage collectors in western Washington joined the sympathy strike.Despite…

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - The Colombian foreign minister said on Tuesday that the country's consul in Haiti had received threats after he tried to provide humanitarian aid to 18 former Colombian soldiers who were arrested last year for having…

Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based outerwear maker, could soon lose more than 250 workers after complications with several government contracts, including one to make medical masks for Washington state.This week, the company…

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new executive order on Friday to strengthen diversity in the Washington government, and said he would overturn a long-standing directive that restricts affirmative action in hiring, contracting…

WASHINGTON (AP) - Germany has faced a series of challenges in its relations with Russia and China since taking office last month that test the new government's political courage foreign.Among them are the military build-up of Moscow…

Quebec politicians meet with leaders of the National Hockey League in January, but it's unclear what influence the government may have on the league or if team owners have an interest in bringing the Nordiques back to the…

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SEATTLE (AP) - Senior lawyer in the lawsuit that forced Washington state to overhaul public school funding has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a small district, claiming the state is failing students because of the bad state…

BEIRUT (AP) - The Lebanese President on Monday called for an end to an 11-week standoff that has prevented the government from meeting, further undermining state institutions in the country amid an economic collapse.President Michel Aoun…

TOKYO (AP) - Japan said on Friday it would not send a delegation of ministers to represent the government at the Beijing Games, but that three Olympic officials will attend, a move following a decision by the United States to…

Then-White House press secretary Jay Carney arrives in Swanton, Ohio on September 26, 2012. (Jason Reed / Reuters) There is a crass term…

PRAGUE (AP) - A new coalition government took office in the Czech Republic on Friday, with the coronavirus pandemic and surging inflation presenting immediate political challenges. President Milos Zeman was sworn in to Cabinet at the…

LONDON (AP) - Proposed UK rules to crack down on harmful online content should be bolstered with tougher measures such as making it illegal to send unsolicited graphic images, obliging porn sites to ensure that children cannot access…

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The US budget deficit totaled $ 356.4 billion in the first two months of the budget year, down 17% from the same period a year ago thanks to a sharp increase government revenue which offset a smaller increase in…

SEATTLE (AP) - The vote in a recall effort against a socialist Seattle city council member tightened considerably on Wednesday as more mail-in ballots were counted, meaning it will take at least one another day to…

Metro areas currently facing reporting requirements are Boston; Chicago; Dallas-Fort Worth; Honolulu; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; San Antonio; San Diego; San Francisco; and Seattle.The US real estate market has…

SEATTLE (AP) - A full report on missing text messages from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan from a period during last year's racial justice protests has yet to be released as Durkan prepares to step down - and officials do not say when he…

WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government could be heading towards a temporary shutdown as Republicans set to block a must-see fundraising bill in their efforts to force a debate in Congress on canceling COVID vaccine mandates- 19 of…

US government technology has a well-deserved reputation for being expensive and horrible.Computer systems sometimes run on software from the Sputnik era. A Pentagon project to modernize military technology has little to show after…

BERLIN (AP) - The German government refused to support calls for a quick and brutal lockdown on Friday to curb the worsening coronavirus situation in the country, which has seen daily confirmed cases reach a new peak and put hospitals…

LAUREL, Mississippi (AP) - A county supervisor in southeast Mississippi is accused of illegally using a government-owned car and cell phone to operate his cosmetics business.Jones County District Five Supervisor Travares Comegys was…

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ATLANTA (AP) - Republicans are suspending plans to overhaul the county commission and school board for Georgia's second most populous county after opponents said their plans trampled on local wishes and legislative rules.Sen. Clint Dixon,…

Elaine Thomas, 67, of Auburn pleaded guilty in Tacoma U.S. District Court to defrauding the United States while she was director of metallurgy at Bradken Inc., according to the Department of Justice. Bradken Inc. operates the Tacoma…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The government of Kuwait resigned on Monday for the second time this year, underlining the political problems plaguing this small oil-rich country.The official KUNA news agency said Kuwaiti ruler Sheikh…

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli lawmakers are expected to start a marathon vote on Wednesday to try to pass the first national budget in three years, a major test for the coalition government that was sworn in earlier this year after four…

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Meta Platforms, the company that runs Facebook, announced Monday it has canceled 937 accounts linked to the Nicaraguan government and the Sandinista party of President Daniel Ortega. Meta said it also deleted 140…

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) - Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced his resignation on Sunday evening following the heavy defeat of his ruling Social Democratic Union in the local elections in North Macedonia."The responsibility for this…

MANCHESTER, NH (AP) - A couple from Webster, New Hampshire, who have prosecuted municipal government wrongdoing are this year's winner of a journalism school's First Amendment award.Tara Gunnigle and Jon Pearson will be honored by the…

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington state park manager resigned earlier this month after at least a dozen agency employees complained about his conduct in the workplace , for example by using bad language and putting others down.And the…

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The novel coronavirus pandemic that is wreaking medical and social havoc in Seattle could also drive a hole of $ 100 million or more in the city's budget, forcing leaders to make tough decisions about cuts and emergency funds a senior…