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Emergency Beehiv: TRO Ruling In Hoffman et al VS WA ST House Reps... Oh, and some backstory as is par for the course. Readers can also get links to court filings in Case 3:26-cv-05214-DGE as well as hear from the plaintiffs' their side of the argument. Plus read the ra...

Emergency Beehiv on #WALEG: TRO Ruling In Hoffman et al VS WA ST House Reps... advocatescorner.beehiiv.com/p/emergency-...

Judge denies restraining order for conservative media figures who sought press passes A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures.

A federal judge denied a TRO sought by a conservative podcaster, radio host and fellow at a think tank to force the Washington House of Representatives to give them press credentials. The House said they were advocates in the political arena, not journalists.
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Risks and challenges of getting news of the war to Stripes’ readers Stars and Stripes remains committed to reporting, editing and delivering the news during the war in Iran, despite the risks and challenges.

That’s how she captured the striking image, which attracted over a million views, an indication of the value of intrepid journalists.

Stars and Stripes remains committed to reporting, editing and delivering the news in wartime despite the risks and challenges.

Read more from our ombudsman:

Background photo: A pillar of dark smoke rises into the sky above the Manama, Bahrain skyline. White text: Opinion | The words of Ombudsman Jacqueline Smith Risks and challenges of getting news of the war to Stripes' readers; white Stars and Stripes logo; photo of Jacqueline Smith outlined in blue

A pillar of smoke rose near the headquarters for the U.S. Naval Support Activity base in Bahrain, the visible result of a missile likely flung from Iran in retaliation for the nascent war.

A Stars and Stripes reporter based in nearby Manama, Bahrain’s capital, heard it. She ran to the roof.

Sad to hear Republicans not willing to budge.

#waleg

@redbull.com is sponsoring this somehow, someway.
Or Folgers coffee.

Why we don't need an income tax #waleg... after all the Democrats won't agree to a single Republican amendment.

Why not just agree to some of these amendments and get some sleep?
At this rate, I'm sure @redbull.com could run ads on TVW...
Sigh.

Thanks so much, it's a relief to know.
Some very good (and very bad) bills hit cut-off already...

Then why are you guys doing this, killing bills?
Or does #waleg collectively have the guts to come back and finish up?
I just don't see the urgency of an income tax. But I could be educated.

And here are the eight proposals selected for the program, not limited to eVTOLs: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...

Some #waleg laptops will be getting e-mails from me for my end-of-session report tonight...

Graphic showing all the many costs of suburban brawl, explaining how many costs are hidden and indirect costs, and sharing stats and data. Prepared by the Sustainable Prosperity Institute.

Suburban Sprawl may seem cheap, but even the costs we CAN count are far too high, and we ALL pay them.

HT Smart Prosperity Institute #UrbanTruth institute.smartprosperity.ca/library/publ...

Thanks, I will try to make it.

28 March, 9 AM, Sam Smith Park.
Thank @kccclaudia.bsky.social
You planning something special Andrew?
Thanks;
JOE

Just ordered the white jacket!

Seriously. This is literally the only excuse they have right now. #pedophile #bondi #Epstein

@danbertolet.bsky.social Thanks for the good news in my inbox today - needed it after THIS:

No new scientific finding / just denial of science by the vandals

Russian factories produced more than 7mn shells, mortar rounds and rockets last year, according to estimates, up from 4.5mn in 2024. ft.trib.al/adcWq4Z

Yeah that exchange was quite something.
The Redmond City Council put in rules specifically to deal with Tsimerman's malicious outbursts in 2024. Sadly Kirkland Clowncil won't and they whine irresponsibly instead of act.
At least Redmond City Council is @ peace until Aug 2
More details upon request.

Best President Redmond if not Washington State had or ever will have.

I don't.

Emergency Beehiv: Break Glass on HBs 2661 and 2520 Open government needs you to step up...

Hoping @sharlettmena.bsky.social and other #waleg stars read the below please:

Emergency Beehiv on #opengov: Break Glass on HBs 2661 and 2520 advocatescorner.beehiiv.com/p/emergency-...

Uncertain progress in WA journalism support A journalism jobs bill in Washington's Legislature is finally showing signs of progress but there are other challenges looming for the local news industry.

Seattle Times' Brier Dudley: A tax to pay for journalism is a bad idea.
Also Dudley: A tax to pay for journalism is vital and necessary.
The only difference? One would help independent outlets like PubliCola. The other would help legacy media like the Times.
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/news...

Call Tonight... Procurement, Procurement, Procurement Oh and likely Iran War discussion at the end...

Military Aviation Call Tonight... Procurement, Procurement, Procurement avwriterjoes-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/call-tonig...

If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight – Movement Book Talk Your transportation dreams are within reach—are you ready to fight for them? From safer streets to faster trains, the changes you want are possible—and transportation advocate Carter Lavin can show y...

I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight – Movement Book Talk. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/if-yo...

Working for the Policy Bill Cut-Off... 5 PM, February 4 simply cannot come soon enough

Forgot to mention

I quoted a former star of @wacounties.bsky.social in Mike Hoover below... about a potential change to the Open Public Meetings Act!

@derekmyoung.bsky.social @hacksandwonks.bsky.social

Working for the Policy Bill Cut-Off... advocatescorner.beehiiv.com/p/working-fo...

Working for the Policy Bill Cut-Off... 5 PM, February 4 simply cannot come soon enough

Working for the Policy Bill Cut-Off... my latest update on #opengov and the Washington State Legislature #waleg

Had some fun with this one.

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