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Archive of Washington on Thursday May 08, 2008
State's undecided delegates stay mum
Some of Washington's uncommitted Democratic superdelegates are staying neutral in the presidential nomination process until June, but after Tuesday's vote in Indiana and North Carolina, one top party official says she is ready for a group huddle. Read More
Washington buys Snohomish County tree farm to ensure it stays green
Almost 1,000 acres of forest land east of Arlington will be preserved from development under a purchase agreement approved Tuesday by the state Board of Natural Resources. Read More
Bank high-test drinks, Liquor Control Board urged
The days of selling cheap, high-powered booze in Tacoma?s South End and Eastside appear to be numbered. More than 100 people attended a hearing in front of the State Liquor Control Board Wednesday to urge the agency to adopt an Alcohol Impact Area. Read More
State has the most fatal falls
Falls are fatal more often for senior citizens in Washington than in any other state, annual statistics show. Read More
Mentally ill children's long wait for treatment
Imagine having a young child who beats you up -- physically, violently. A child who doesn't just throw the occasional temper tantrum, but rages out of control daily. This has been Janet Friedberg's agony for the past seven years. Read More
Auto theft drops 18% in WA state
Fewer people?s cars were stolen in Washington state last year. New crime statistics show auto theft dropped 18 percent in 2007. Read More
Senate bill includes $64 million for WA flood damage
Sen. Patty Murray says an emergency spending bill headed to the Senate includes $64 million to help rebuild roads damaged in devastating floods in Washington state. Read More
Attorneys general treat big oil with kid gloves
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Another day, another new high for oil prices. Against that backdrop, the president of Shell Oil Company delivered a vigorous defense of his industry's record profits. The oil executive stopped in the Northwest -- in his words -- to "educate" political leaders. Read More
At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
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Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008) When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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