Tag: Washington

Sanders to make D.C. Dem primary ballot

Kelly Cohen · April 5, 2016 7:10 pm

The charter schools were initially approved in 2012 during a narrow ballot referendum victory, with 50.7 percent of voters in favor of the law. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Beltway Confidential

School choice officially saved in Washington state

Jason Russell · April 4, 2016 7:39 pm

Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington are among the states with active "Fight for $15" efforts. (AP Photo)

$15 minimum wage activists eye more states

David Klepper, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press · April 4, 2016 5:29 pm

The elevator has been certified safe, even though the park service doesn't know what caused it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Monument elevator working again after yet another stall

Associated Press · March 30, 2016 7:06 pm

Analysts say terrorist groups watch incidents all over the world and collect intelligence on the response. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

How lockdowns and other emergencies help terrorists

Jacqueline Klimas · March 29, 2016 7:07 pm

"It's an acknowledgement that he's the nominee: he's the presumptive nominee," Trump campaign adviser said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump campaign looks ahead, plans to open D.C. office

Gabby Morrongiello · March 29, 2016 4:33 pm

"We are making significant inroads in Secretary Clinton's lead and, with your support coming here in Wisconsin; we have a path towards victory," said Bernie Sanders. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Sanders’ Saturday sweep revives falling hopes

Nicole Duran, Curt Mills · March 27, 2016 3:46 am

On Thursday night, Cody Lee Miller garnered even more headlines with reports that he had failed to show up in court over his tree trespass. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle man who wouldn’t leave tree won’t leave his jail cell

Jeremy Lott · March 25, 2016 4:26 am

Federal law makes banking a headache for businesses selling marijuana. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Senators from pot states press regulators for clear banking rules

Joseph Lawler · March 24, 2016 5:14 pm

FILE - In this March 16, 2011 file photo, steam escapes from Exelon Corp.'s nuclear plant in Byron, Ill. Illinois lawmakers are considering clean-energy legislation backed by Exelon Corp. to keep three unprofitable nuclear plants afloat. The idea proposed Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 would require utilities to reward producers of low-carbon power for being environmentally friendly. That would include wind, solar, water and clean-burning coal as well as nuclear. Labor and political leaders say it would help Exelon keep open nuclear plants in the Quad Cities, Byron and Clinton. (AP Photo/Robert Ray, File)

Energy and Environment

D.C. signs off on creation of mega-utility

John Siciliano · March 23, 2016 6:44 pm

Mr. Trump Goes to Washington

Michael Warren · March 21, 2016 9:29 pm

Metro teams have found 26 areas where damaged jumper cables and connector boots must be replaced. (AP Photo/Jessica Gresko)

D.C. Metro will reopen Thursday following safety checks

Anna Giaritelli · March 16, 2016 11:19 pm