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Bureaucracy, from e-cigs to internet neutrality
Apr 24, 2014
The FDA proposes a ban on the sale of e-cigs to minors and the FCC proposes new internet rules.
Repairing the Washington Monument with private money
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David Gura
Mar 19, 2014
Repairing damage from a 2011 earthquake cost $15 million.
A monumental day for Washington, D.C.
Feb 20, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Friday, February 21, 2014
Lummi tribe objects to coal terminal in Washington
Nov 27, 2013
Fifty-seven Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest have come together to oppose plans to build coal export terminals in Oregon and Washington State.
August is a busy season for interest groups
Aug 29, 2013
August was once a quiet time in the political realm, thanks to the annual Congressional recess, but now activists use the time to push their agenda -- and Washington message-makers cash in.
'Grand bargain' or no, corporations come out ahead, right?
Jul 30, 2013
Proposed cut in corporate tax rate could cost multinationals more, domestic companies less.
Setting up a marijuana market in Washington from scratch
Jun 17, 2013
As much as marijuana initiatives are an experiment in drug legalization, they are also a business experiment. How do you set up an entirely new commercial marketplace worth billions?
For public good, not for profit.
State of Washington in search of marijuana consultant
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Kai Ryssdal
Jan 31, 2013
The State Liquor Control Board needs an official marijuana consultant to advise on the finer points of all things cannabis.
States can 'legalize it', but can someone sell it?
by
Jeff Horwich
Nov 9, 2012
On Tuesday voters in Colorado and Washington approved legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes.
Register to vote via Facebook?
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Kai Ryssdal
Jul 18, 2012
The State of Washington's elections office is working with Microsoft to allow voters to register via social networking giant Facebook.