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Daily Archives: June 14th, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Districts accelerate their planning for the 2020–2021 school year

Excerpt:	A return to in-person classroom learning is being contemplated by school administrators across the region, but students and faculty will need to observe physical distancing protocols.
Published at:	9:30 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020
Written by:	Rich Erwin
Categories:	Education, Healthcare, Policy Topics
Tags:	COVID-19 Update, Facilities & Class Size, Personal Wellness
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For the first time ever, the Washington State Democratic Party held its convention virtually

Excerpt:	Democrats from across Washington met virtually for the first cyber convention in the history of the state party. Here's what went down.
Published at:	2:00 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020
Written by:	Ruairi Vaughan
Categories:	Elections, Party Politics
Tags:	Washington State Democratic Convention
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 8th-12th)

Excerpt:	The week's major votes included the advancement of a major public lands funding bill and the confirmation of Charles Brown as U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff.
Published at:	7:30 AM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports
Tags:	Last Week In Congress, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes
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