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County Officials Ask Lawmakers For More Funding As Legislative Session Nears

It’s budget season, with cities, counties and other organizations finalizing their 2019 spending plans. But they’re also keeping an eye on the upcoming legislative session. At a recent Tri-Commission meeting (commissioners of Chelan County, Port of Chelan County and Chelan PUD) , county commissioners  said they’re concerned about so-called unfunded mandates. Marcus Bellissimo reports.

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Salary Hike, Smaller Classes For Wenatchee Teachers In New Contract With District

Teachers in the Wenatchee School District have a new contract. On Tuesday members of the Wenatchee Education Association met at Wenatchee High School to ratify a new two year contract with the School District. Of the 367 members in attendance, 98 percent voted to accept the agreement. The Association represents over 500 non-administrative certificated educators in…

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More Than 200 New Laws Take Effect Today For Washington State

From the Associated Press More than 200 new laws take effect in Washington state this week, including a package of bills meant to address sexual misconduct at the workplace. Lawmakers ended their 60-day legislative session on time on March 8, and most of the more than 300 bills passed take effect today. Here’s a look…

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12th Dist. State Rep. Cary Condotta To Leave House At End Of Year

With filing week this month and primary election in August, local candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for elected offices. Others are making rather the opposite announcement, including 12th District State Representative Cary Condotta. Condotta says he will not seek re-election this November, though he does plan to finish his term through the…

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