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Trump’s plan: ‘Let Obamacare explode’
WASHINGTON — Although House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledged Friday that “Obamacare is the law of the land,” its…
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6th District congressman among Democrats pleased by bill’s failure
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer was among the Democrats who were pleased that President Donald Trump and…
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Looking ahead in Olympia: Budgets, education funding
OLYMPIA — Legislators from the 24th District had some relatively quiet time last week as House and Senate…
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EYE ON OLYMPIA: Lawmakers approve levy cliff measure but school funding still ahead
OLYMPIA — Both houses of the Legislature have passed a measure extending the deadline for a reduction in…
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Port Angeles High School students ask lawmaker about future with Trump
PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles High School students plied U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer with questions about the future…
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Kilmer draws a full house to talk economy, ethics, budgeting at Sequim meeting
SEQUIM — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer discussed ethics, budgeting and creating a better economy at a town hall…
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Governor’s order limits state agencies enforcing immigration laws
By Enrique Pérez
de la Rosa
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Kilmer, Murray re-introduce Wild Olympics legislation
PORT ANGELES — U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer and Sen. Patty Murray have re-introduced Wild Olympics legislation to protect…
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EYE ON OLYMPIA: Peninsula legislators expect expansion of halibut season
OLYMPIA — With several communities voicing opposition to a proposed three-day halibut fishing season this year, legislators from…
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Inslee expresses concern over health care following meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that health care discussions at a weekend meeting of…
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Final vote tallies certified for special elections on Peninsula levies
PORT ANGELES — Special elections across the North Olympic Peninsula — in which voters approved five levies across…
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EYE ON OLYMPIA: School funding, levy cliff remain top issues for legislators
OLYMPIA — The House has approved its long-awaited public education funding proposal with a 50-47 vote.
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Inslee, school superintendents call for local levy fix
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday called on Republicans in the Senate to pass a measure delaying…
