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New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit

Jan. 15, 2025 18:08 PM EST

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans Wednesday to help individuals while also making government more responsive and efficient, during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session. Ferguson, 59, was the state’s top...

Judge sides with Washington State in lawsuit brought by former football coach Rolovich

Jan. 07, 2025 14:15 PM EST

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State was justified in firing Nick Rolovich as head football coach because of his refusal to comply with the state's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, a federal judge has ruled. Rolovich sued the university following his dismissal midway through...

Jimmy Carter raised climate change concerns 35 years before the Paris Accords

Jan. 06, 2025 00:12 AM EST

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — When Jimmy Carter chose branding designs for his presidential campaign, he passed on the usual red, white and blue. He wanted green. Emphasizing how much the Georgia Democrat enjoyed nature and prioritized environmental policy, the color became ubiquitous. On...