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'God, Please Give Us Legislators Who Care,' Says Microsoft President As He Warns Washington Is 'Taking Tech For Granted'

"God, please give us legislators who care about economic development and not just taxing our industry to pay for other things that we care about, as well." Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith said during the Technology Alliance's State of Technology luncheon, according to GeekWire.

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Protesters crowd into parks and plazas at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US

Demonstrators are gathering for demonstrations across the U.S. against President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Lawmakers shot as US cities brace for large crowds at nationwide anti-Trump rallies

A gunman shot two Democrat state lawmakers, killing one and her husband while cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the US against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s…

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Washington Approves Capital Gains Tax Increase for 2025: Who Pays?

Here's what high-income filers need to know about Washington's latest tax hike.

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Washington governor signs rent-control bill into law

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a bill into law that sets limits on rent increases

The Independent UK

FEMA denies Washington state disaster relief from bomb cyclone, governor says

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state's request for emergency relief funds to help repair damage from a deadly bomb cyclone in November

The Independent UK

As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

Budget woes, cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire season

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New Washington governor plans to build an efficient government that helps people

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more efficient during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session

The Independent UK

Democratic Attorneys General Ready To Confront President-Elect Trump

Democratic attorneys general in 23 states prepare to confront Trump, defending against potential violations and upholding constituents' rights.

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Washington, Colorado take on Kroger

The supermarkets argue mega-stores like Costco, Amazon and Walmart are their real competitors

Salon

Judge rejects effort by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to get records from Catholic church

A Washington state judge said Friday that Attorney General Bob Ferguson is not entitled to enforce a subpoena seeking decades of records from the Seattle Archdiocese

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Why the Kroger-Albertsons merger stalled

"Kroger and ACI have decided that collusion is more profitable than competition,” said Colorado's attorney general

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Kroger-Albertsons merger date delayed

Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued to block the megamerger, alleging that it would be more harmful than beneficial

WEKU

Warning of higher grocery prices, Washington AG sues to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

"Shoppers will have fewer choices and less competition, and, without a competitive marketplace, they will pay higher prices at the grocery store," Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson said.

The Independent UK

Thrift store chain case was no bargain for Washington attorney general; legal fees top $4.2 million

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s long-running legal case against the thrift store chain Savers Value Village turned out to be no bargain, as the state has been ordered to pay the company nearly $4.3 million in legal fees

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America's farms are desperate for labor. Foreign workers bring relief and controversy

The number of H-2A visas for seasonal farmworkers issued each year has more than quadrupled over the past decade. The growth has alarmed labor advocates. Farmers don't love the program, either.

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They put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen

Jose Martinez has picked America's food for decades. With all that experience on different farms, he saw workers lacking labor protections. Now he works to give farmworkers more rights.

Capital & Main

Where Discrimination Flourished Like Mushrooms

Washington state fines a mushroom grower $3.4 million for firing women farmworkers and replacing them with male contract labor.

The Independent UK

Ex-US attorney, who appeared on 'Survivor,' to face state senator in Washington AG race

Nick Brown, who recently stepped down as U.S. attorney for western Washington, has announced he is running to become the state's next attorney general

Android Central

Google agrees to pay Washington state $40 million over location tracking claims

Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the state of Washington accusing the company of profiting from its users' location data without their knowledge.

The Independent UK

Washington AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has launched an exploratory campaign for governor, a day after incumbent Jay Inslee announced he won't run again

WEKU

What's next for the abortion pill mifepristone?

Access to mifepristone, a medication that is used in about half of all abortions nationwide, hangs in the balance of two contradictory court rulings. A date with the Supreme Court is all but certain.

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