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Spin Control archive for Oct. 16, 2013

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2013

AP: Ferguson suing anti GMO labeling donor 

Attorney General Bob Ferguson held a press conference this morning to announce a lawsuit against a group that has given some $7 million to the campaign against Initiative 522. Here's an updated report from Mike Baker of the Associated Press: SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s attorney…

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State pot rules get board OK

OLYMPIA -- Potential growers, processors and vendors of marijuana will be able to apply for state licenses in one month. The agency in charge of setting up the state's recreational marijuana system this morning approved the rules they'll have to follow to get the industry…

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Inslee in Spokane Wednesday

Gov. Jay Inslee comes east for a full day today: * Press conference at 9:30 a.m * Roundtable discussion on transportation at 10:30 a.m. at the downtown library. * Shows off the Washington Healthplanfinder’s Mobile Enrollment Tour at 2:45 p.m * Speech at the Greater…

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