http://www.kxly.com/news/politics en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Politics Politics en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Gregoire-proposes-new-fuel-tax-to-fund-education/-/116124/17820458/-/89du2hz/-/index.html Gov. Chris Gregoire is proposing a new tax on fuel and the extension of two temporary taxes to help pay the state's court-ordered obligation on public education. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:48:01 GMT 17820458 2012-12-19T02:48:01Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Dem-leader-disowns-2-senators-now-working-with-GOP/-/116124/17723648/-/h6iprg/-/index.html The leader of the Washington State Democrats is disowning two of the party's senators. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:20:26 GMT 17723648 2012-12-10T22:20:26Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Washington-drafting-same-sex-marriage-certificates/-/116124/17564980/-/ny1one/-/index.html The Washington state Health Department will be changing marriage and divorce certificates in response to the same-sex marriage law that takes effect Dec. 6. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:26:23 GMT 17564980 2012-11-27T18:26:23Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Wash-gov-No-fed-decision-yet-on-pot-legalization/-/116124/17406032/-/vbhsylz/-/index.html Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire says the federal government still hasn't decided whether to take action to block new laws legalizing marijuana in her state and Colorado. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:41:07 GMT 17406032 2012-11-14T19:41:07Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Mexico-prez-US-lacks-moral-authority-for-drug-war/-/116124/17405988/-/1uni5vz/-/index.html Mexican President Felipe Calderon says the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in two U.S. states limits that country's "moral authority" to ask other nations to combat or restrict illegal drug trafficking. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:35:55 GMT 17405988 2012-11-14T19:35:55Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/-Hinkle-resigns-from-state-House-seat/-/116124/17375586/-/1f4hiy/-/index.html State Rep. Bill Hinkle has resigned his House seat, and his elected successor may take office weeks earlier than expected. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:57:50 GMT 17375586 2012-11-12T20:57:50Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/LatAm-leaders-call-for-review-of-US-legal-pot-vote/-/116124/17375390/-/mrial6z/-/index.html Mexico and three Central American nations are calling for a review of international drug policies after two U.S. states voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:48:06 GMT 17375390 2012-11-12T20:48:06Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Gay-marriage-laws-to-generate-spending/-/116124/17375210/-/q6rldv/-/index.html A national think tank says new gay marriage laws in Maine, Maryland and Washington will generate at least $166 million in wedding spending in the next three years. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:35:12 GMT 17375210 2012-11-12T20:35:12Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/McKenna-concedes-Washington-governor-s-race/-/116124/17351608/-/13tvh9e/-/index.html Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna is conceding defeat. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 02:15:35 GMT 17351608 2012-11-10T02:15:35Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Drug-counselors-concerned-with-marijuana-law-passage/-/116124/17336678/-/cugobl/-/index.html Washington's new marijuana law legalizes recreational pot use, sets up state-licensed growers and distributors, and raises concerns among members of the drug rehabilitation community. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:21:01 GMT 17336678 2012-11-09T02:21:01Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Spokane-district-preparing-for-charter-schools/-/116124/17336984/-/tmiwxtz/-/index.html Washington voters made it clear they want a change in the way public schools operate with the potential passage of Charter School Initiative 1240, so what could that mean for Spokane schools? Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:12:02 GMT 17336984 2012-11-09T02:12:02Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/New-vote-numbers-do-little-to-help-McKenna/-/116124/17331948/-/g72ak1/-/index.html A fresh round of ballot tallies shows little change in Washington's race for governor. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:03:05 GMT 17331948 2012-11-09T02:03:05Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Wash-voters-approve-gay-marriage/-/116124/17333418/-/e8h9c1/-/index.html Voters in Washington state have approved gay marriage, joining Maine and Maryland as the first states to pass same-sex marriage by popular vote. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:53:13 GMT 17333418 2012-11-08T22:53:13Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Dems-likely-to-retain-majority-in-WA-state-Senate/-/116124/17331934/-/e5lw5nz/-/index.html  Democrats are likely to retain their numerical majority in the state Senate, but three undecided races will determine their margin over Republicans. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:10:02 GMT 17331934 2012-11-08T20:10:02Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Results-still-unclear-for-Wash-charter-initiative/-/116124/17331922/-/s2i1b0z/-/index.html More ballots have been counted, but the results are still unclear for Washington's charter schools initiative. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:08:17 GMT 17331922 2012-11-08T20:08:17Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Ferguson-defeats-Dunn-in-AG-s-race/-/116124/17330894/-/f3yuo3/-/index.html Democrat Bob Ferguson will become Washington's next attorney general. He defeated fellow King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, a Republican. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:55:03 GMT 17330894 2012-11-08T18:55:03Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Inslee-confident-of-victory/-/116124/17321962/-/agvqu7/-/index.html Even though Jay Inslee has yet to celebrate, he's already telling supporters in the gubernatorial race they've elected a forward looking governor. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:14:02 GMT 17321962 2012-11-08T03:14:02Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Spokane-LGBT-community-thrilled-R-74-passing/-/116124/17321810/-/13s9jdwz/-/index.html Spokane members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are thrilled as Washington State is poised to become one of just three states in the country to legalize gay marriage by a vote of the people. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:11:39 GMT 17321810 2012-11-08T03:11:39Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Idaho-voters-strike-down-education-reform/-/116124/17321682/-/159kdepz/-/index.html Voters are saying no to the Students Come First laws in Idaho, which cover everything from contract negotiations to students getting laptops. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:07:55 GMT 17321682 2012-11-08T03:07:55Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/How-Spokane-voted-on-Election-Day/-/116124/17321092/-/cxxcgmz/-/index.html You've been hearing about the results national and statewide races over the last 24 hours, but how did Spokane area residents vote in comparison with the rest of the state? Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:03:29 GMT 17321092 2012-11-08T03:03:29Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/What-happens-now-marijuana-is-legal/-/116124/17320930/-/bsqqnhz/-/index.html Washington residents have voted to legalize the sale and possession of marijuana for people over the age of 21. So now what happens? Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:00:49 GMT 17320930 2012-11-08T03:00:49Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Former-NFL-star-Farris-promises-replay-in-Idaho/-/116124/17319626/-/12r3gxz/-/index.html Democrat Jimmy Farris promises to run again in 2014 after being soundly drubbed by Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:01:42 GMT 17319626 2012-11-08T00:01:42Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Supporters-of-Referendum-74-declare-victory/-/116124/17318368/-/15gqs9wz/-/index.html Supporters of gay marriage in Washington state are declaring victory, saying there's no way opponents can prevail as votes continue to trickle in on Referendum 74. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:59:34 GMT 17318368 2012-11-07T22:59:34Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/-Inslee-confident-his-Wash-vote-lead-will-hold/-/116124/17318328/-/ccrmedz/-/index.html Democratic Jay Inslee is confident that his early lead in Washington's race for governor will hold. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:56:01 GMT 17318328 2012-11-07T22:56:01Z http://www.kxly.com/news/politics/Idaho-voters-rebuke-Luna-Otter-in-dumping-ed-laws/-/116124/17312822/-/lh3jxfz/-/index.html Idaho voters rejected all three of Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna's laws to overhaul education, a blow not only to the state's public schools leader but also to Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:19:25 GMT 17312822 2012-11-07T19:19:25Z