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State treasurer concerned about bond financing
State treasurer James McIntire is concerned about the way legislators have been trying to use bond financing. He cited the transportation revenue package and a recent bill to finance school construction through lottery bonds as examples. "We have yet to... Read More
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Ag markets proved generally weak Tuesday night
Profit-taking reportedly hit the crop markets Tuesday night. The crop markets posted impressive gains Tuesday, with the nearby contracts making multi-month highs. Their rallies may persist, especially if country prices remain strong, but the markets apparently suffered from widespread profit-taking... Read More
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Tribal tax bill
Supporters of HB 1287, regarding tribal property's tax status, look on as Gov. Jay Inslee signs it into law on Apr. 3, 2014. Read More
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New law gives tribes parity in land purchases
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this month meant to give Native American tribes the same tax status as state or local governments when purchasing property, but Central Washington lawmakers are wary of it. HB 1287 says that property owned... Read More
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Ag market proved generally mixed Monday
Corn was supported by slow planting prospects Monday. Although some farmers may have been able to rush some corn planting late last week, the advent of wet, chilly weather over the Corn Belt over the weekend reportedly encouraged buying. Little... Read More
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After long wait, ranchers find relief from USDA
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gary Cammack wondered if his state's ranching community could recover. An early-season blizzard had just pounded South Dakota, and no one had seen such devastation. Cammack, a Republican state representative and a rancher, feared for both his... Read More
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Brewers fear proposed FDA rule would spike costs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Northwest beer brewers have joined a national outcry over a proposed rule from the Food and Drug Administration which they say would make it prohibitively expensive for them to recycle spent grain by providing it to... Read More
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Washington Wine Industry Foundation offers scholarships
Over $20,000 is available this year from the Washington Wine Industry Foundation for students studying viticulture, enology or related disciplines. Applications are due on June 1. The Foundation has awarded over $110,000 in scholarships since 2001. The scholarships available this... Read More
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