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Archive of Washington on Wednesday October 28, 2009
WA: Judge declines to suspend rules on R-71 contributions
A federal judge has denied an emergency request that would have allowed opponents of Referendum 71 to accept large donations this late in the campaign — a small setback in a series of bold legal moves that could have ramifications far beyond the Nov. 3 election. Read More
WA: Washington has spent about half a billion in stimulus
Officials say about half a billion dollars in federal stimulus money has been spent so far by the state government. Read More
WA: Boeing talks fall apart; S.C. likely to get 787 line
Discussions between the Machinists union and Boeing over the second 787 production line for Everett are effectively dead, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Boeing now appears close to choosing Charleston, S.C., as the location of the second line. Read More
WA: Poll -- R-71 passing, I-1033 failing
Voters are prepared to uphold a new state law expanding gay rights, a new SurveyUSA/KING5 poll shows. Read More
WA: Gregoire signals new willingness to talk taxes
As the state's projected deficit grows, the governor's new chief of staff says he "would be surprised" if the shortfall can be closed without new revenue. Read More
WA: Local Google offices support R-71
Over on The Microsoft Blog, I reported that Google's Seattle and Kirkland offices have written a joint letter in support of Referendum 71. Read More |
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