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<title>Rep. Kevin Parker discusses budget and taxes</title>
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<description>American Christian Network - Rep. Kevin Parker says tax increases are not the way to balance the state budget. (Run time: 91 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:22:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Brad Klippert pleased with bill passage that adds two additional Benton County District Court judges</title>
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<description>Legislation to relieve the backlog of court cases in Benton County has cleared its final hurdle in Olympia. The story from PJ Kirkland. (Run time: 45 secs.)</description>
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<title>Veterans' remains bill goes to governor</title>
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<description>The state House has passed a top-priority bill for Spokane legislator, Rep. Kevin Parker. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 43 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Thurs, 02 Apr 2009 14:40:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Matt Shea discusses the Washington state budget</title>
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<description>American Christian Network - Rep. Matt Shea discusses cuts in the state budget. (Run time: 1 min. 18 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Tues, 31 Mar 2009 15:52:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Gary Alexander comments on House Democrats' proposed operating budget</title>
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<description>Competing proposals are on the table in Olympia, as both the House and Senate get down to the job of hammering out a state operating budget. PJ Kirkland reports.(Run time: 48 secs.)</description>
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<title>Rep. Cary Condotta says unemployment bill could trigger higher taxes</title>
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<description>Legislation is moving in Olympia that would increase unemployment insurance rates – a proposal opponents say would hurt state businesses. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 54 secs.)</description>
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<title>Rep. Charles Ross on domestic partners bill</title>
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<description>The controversial domestic partnership bill is moving toward a final vote in the state Legislature. An update from PJ Kirkland in Olympia. (Run time: 65 secs.)</description>
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<title>Rep. Kirk Pearson fights for community correction staffing</title>
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<description>State lawmakers are considering legislation that would ease policies on offender supervision. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 50 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Thurs 26 Mar 2009 14:16:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Doug Ericksen to hold town hall meeting Saturday</title>
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<description>A local lawmaker will present an update on the 2009 legislative session at a town hall meeting scheduled for Saturday. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 33 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed 25 Mar 2009 15:12:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Mike Armstrong attempts to break up DSHS</title>
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<description>In Olympia, a Wenatchee legislator makes another attempt to break up the Department of Social and Health Services. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 67 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Tues 24 Mar 2009 12:52:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Ed Orcutt: Revenue drops another $552 million</title>
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<description>In Olympia, a new revenue forecast was released Thursday, and it showed the state budget gap is getting wider. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 49 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Thurs 19 Mar 2009 16:59:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Kevin Parker to hold three town halls in Spokane</title>
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<description>Three legislative town hall meetings are scheduled for Saturday in Spokane. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 41 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Thurs 19 Mar 2009 11:35:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Doug Ericksen: State House honors Seattle P-I</title>
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<description>In Olympia, the state House paused in its business to mark the passing of a Northwest icon. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 60 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed 18 Mar 2009 11:55:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Kevin Parker: Committee hearing looks at 195 interchange</title>
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<description>A deadly Spokane-area intersection was the subject of a public hearing Monday in Olympia. PJ Kirkland reports from the state capital.
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<pubDate>Tues 17 Mar 2009 13:52:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Doug Ericksen proposes legislator pay freeze</title>
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<description>As the Legislature heads into the second half of the 2009 session, a lawmaker is asking for a legislative pay freeze. PJ Kirkland reports from Olympia. (Run time: 43 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Tues 17 Mar 2009 12:14:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Shelly Short fights cap and trade legislation</title>
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<description>Rep. Shelly Short is relieved that controversial carbon-tax legislation appears to be dead in the House. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 50 secs.)</description>
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 <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:18:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Dan Kristiansen stands up for victims</title>
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<description>Rep. Dan Kristiansen voted against a bill to give voting rights back to felons immediately after they’re released from prison.
PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 59 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:38:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Mike Armstrong says no to felon voting bill</title>
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<description>Rep. Mike Armstrong opposed a bill in the state House to give voting rights back to felons immediately after they’re released from prison. The story from PJ Kirkland. (Run time: 52 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:32:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Kevin Parker opposes felon voting bill</title>
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<description>Rep. Kevin Parker voted against a bill in the House of Representatives to give voting rights back to felons immediately after they're released from prison. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 49 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:10:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Ed Orcutt votes against felon voting bill</title>
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<description>Rep. Ed Orcutt stood up for victims by voting against a bill to give voting rights back to felons immediately after they're released from prison. The story from PJ Kirkland. (Run time: 50 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:25:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Larry Haler's school sex predator bill passes House</title>
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<description>Rep. Larry Haler's bill is moving in Olympia to protect students from predatory school employees. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 59 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:02:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Mike Hope seeks protections for children through Eryk's Law</title>
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<description>Rep. Mike Hope is advancing a bill that would lead to tougher sentencing guidelines for those convicted of assaulting a child.
PJ Kirkland reports from Olympia. (Run time: 50 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:50:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Bailey gives recognition to Navy and Marines</title>
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<description>Rep. Barbara Bailey led the state House in honoring members of the United States Navy and Marines on the occasion of Navy Day. 
PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 65 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:05:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Brad Klippert's bill would have sex offenders register Web addresses, e-mail</title>
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<description>Rep. Brad Klippert's legislation is moving in Olympia that would help authorities keep closer tabs on sex offenders.
The story from PJ Kirkland. (Run time: 49 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:35:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Jan Angel's respectful language bill passes House</title>
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<description>Rep. Jan Angel's bill has passed the House that would remove the term “mental retardation” from state statutes. 
PJ Kirkland has the story. (Run time: 61 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:20:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rep. Kevin Parker: Tax increases the wrong way to balance budget</title>
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<description>Rep. Kevin Parker reports that Democrats in Olympia could soon be seeking tax increases to balance an $8 billion budget deficit. (Run time: 1 min. 28 secs.)</description>
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<pubDate>Thur, 27 Feb 2009 8:17:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Armstrong bill seeks to stop political lying</title>
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<description>Rep. Mike Armstrong has supported legislation is moving in Olympia to tighten the rules on lying in political advertising.
PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 49 secs.)</description>
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      <title>Rep. Alexander on revenue forecast</title>
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<description>More reaction to the state's worsening budget picture. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 50 secs.)</description>     
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      <title>Angel proposes new name for Washington State Ferries</title>
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<description>A Port Orchard legislator is proposing a name change for the Washington State Ferry System. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 58 secs.)</description>     
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<description>State lawmakers are considering a bill to help retired physicians volunteer their services. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 54 secs.)</description>     
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      <pubDate>Tues, 17 Feb 2009 11:39:00 PST</pubDate>
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<description>The Legislature has completed work on a bill to increase jobless benefits. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 55 secs.)</description>     
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<description>The Legislature took another whack at state spending Friday, but Republicans say it still falls short of solving the problem. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 46 secs.)</description>     
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<description>Gov. Christine Gregoire has named Rep. Dan Newhuse as director of the state Department of Agriculture. Rep. Richard DeBolt commended Newhouse for his dependable leadership. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 43 secs.)</description>     
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<description>The state House is considering a pair of bills that would increase penalties for drug and alcohol convictions. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 61 secs.)</description>     
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<description>State lawmakers are considering legislation that would change the process for building state ferries. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 54 secs.)</description>     
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<description>The state House paused Monday to honor a recently retired Washington state educator. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 48 secs.)</description>     
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<description>State lawmakers are considering legislation to create a training wage that would help young job-seekers and employers. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 52 secs.)</description>     
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<description>Legislation is moving in Olympia to increase unemployment benefits. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 51 secs.)</description>     
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<description>State lawmakers are considering legislation that would block violent offenders from possessing body armor. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 44 secs.)</description>     
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<description>State lawmakers are considering a bill that would give a financial boost to the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. PJ Kirkland reports. (Run time: 64 secs.)</description>     
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