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Olympia Update
11:34 am
Fri June 14, 2013

Olympia Update With Austin Jenkins

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 Governor Jay Inslee has called for a second special session of the state legislature in the hopes that they will reach a budget agreement before July 1st. KUOW’s Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins talks about the budget and recent legislative compromises with David Hyde.

Your Take On The News
10:00 am
Fri June 14, 2013

Discussing Shutdowns, State Government And Nickelsville

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Seattle's homeless tent city, Nickelsville, has been moved from place to place over the years, including across from the University of Washington (as pictured) and most recently in West Seattle. But Seattle City Council wants it to close.
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It’s Friday—time to talk over the week’s news. Without a budget deal Governor Inslee says the government will shut down. The Seattle City Council is calling to close Nickelsville, the tent city for some of the homeless in Seattle. Will shutting things down fix the problems? Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, Knute Berger of Crosscut and Eli Sanders of the Stranger discuss the week's news. 

Estate Tax Legislation
9:29 am
Fri June 14, 2013

Washington Estate Tax Refunds Halted After Midnight Bill Signing

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Originally published on Fri June 14, 2013 3:16 pm

There were dramatic developments in Olympia overnight. Governor Jay Inslee held a midnight bill signing to amend Washington’s estate tax. The move means the Department of Revenue will not begin to issue refund checks Friday morning to the heirs of some multi-million dollar estates.

The state of Washington was about to embark on a months-long process of refunding an estimated $140 million to more than 100 estates. This was the result of a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year. The money would have come out of a fund dedicated to public schools.

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Call To Ban Pot Candy
7:09 am
Fri June 14, 2013

How To Keep Kids From Eating Marijuana? Go Gray

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King County included this photo in pressing for new restrictions on marijuana products.
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As Washington state moves toward licensing marijuana retail stores, a major concern for public health experts is preventing kids from eating marijuana. They are asking the state to ban marijuana-infused candy and other sweets, and require packaging and flavors that are less appealing to kids.

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