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There are a lot of reasons why this happened, but the end result is Washington state residents are now going to be facing the biggest collection of tax increases in state history, according to some. The legislature went on a spending spree, and when it was done, about $25...

“There’s nothing funny about dwarf-tossing,” -- state Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley.

KIRO-7 TV in Seattle is reporting Seattle Mayor Ed Murray wants to institute a tax on 'sugary drinks' that could raise the price of popular beverages $.2 cents per ounce. Where would the money go?

A Pasco Hispanic community leader is asking for a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Antonio Zambrano-Montes saying the investigation by the Special Investigations Unit will have "no credibility whatsoever."

We actually understand her reason behind the idea, but the fact that she would even propose it is just another example of progressive stupidity.

UPDATE 6:30 P.M. EST: Officials have confirmed that the woman who led police on a car chase from the White House toward the Capitol was indeed killed at the scene. Her name has not yet been released.

As of 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, the federal government closed down. Congressional leaders in the House of Representatives and the Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a budget or a temporary fix, known as a continuing resolution, before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1.