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 Washington
Washington does not collect inheritance taxes; however, the estate tax is decoupled from the federal estate tax laws, and therefore the state imposes its own estate tax.
Washington is home for the five longest floating bridges in the world: the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge and Homer M. Hadley Bridge over Lake Washington, and the Hood Canal Bridge connecting the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas.
The Washington Supreme Court is the highest court in the judiciary of the state of Washington.
articles.gourt.com /en/Washington   (2746 words)

  
 Washington Policy Center • Publications
Washington is one of 21 states identified by the American Medical Association as a state in medical liability crisis, especially in certain specialties.
Initiative 336 was apparently filed as a response to Initiative 330, since there were no proposals based on this initiative's policy approach to liability reform until it seemed likely Initiative 330 would qualify for the ballot.
Initiative 330 opponents may have felt that simply urging a no vote would not be sufficient, and that instead voters should be given a choice of which approach to medical liability reform would be best for Washington.
www.washingtonpolicy.org /HealthCare/PBGuppyI330and336Sept2005.htm   (5822 words)

  
 seattle bellevue redmond weather directory washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Washington was carved out of the western part of Washington Territory and admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889.
Washington is in the region known as the Pacific Northwest, a term which often includes part of all of British Columbia in Canada and part of Alaska.
Washington is one of eighteen states which has a government monopoly on sales of alcoholic beverages, although beer and wine with less than 20 percent alcohol by volume can be purchased in convenience stores and supermarkets.
www.coolpup.net /mod3.php   (3901 words)

  
 More Info on washington - - washinton - - wasington
While the Democratic Party has long dominated Washington, it should be noted that the 2004 Washington gubernatorial election was among the closest races in United States election history; the winner, Christine Gregoire, was elected after a second recount turned the election in her favor by a margin of 129 votes, or 0.0045%.
Although nationally, Washington is not usually a major force in politics, in 1994, Washington was one of the places where the Republican Party gained power in their nationwide landslide.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2004, Washington's population was 6,203,788.
www.usgovernetics.com /Wal-to-Wed/washington.php   (2770 words)

  
 Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Washington is the only state named after a president, which was George Washington.
Washington is also notable for being home to four of the five longest floating bridges in the world: the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge and Homer M. Hadley Bridge over Lake Washington, and the Hood Canal Bridge connecting the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas.
Washington also ranked second in the nation in grapes (all varieties taken together), apricots, asparagus (over a third of the country's production) and green peas for processing; third in the nation for wheat, prunes and plums, summer dry onions, trout and butter; fourth in barley and peaches; and fifth in cranberries and strawberries.
washington.iqnaut.net   (1703 words)

  
 Long list of laws headed to voters - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
WASHINGTON — Voters next month will decide the most citizen-sponsored referendums in a non-presidential election in nearly 100 years, as groups step up efforts to shape policy by putting measures directly to popular vote.
Initiatives increase voter turnout, particularly in non-presidential election years, and can sway other contests by drawing attention to how candidates stand on the initiative questions, Smith said.
The 76 ballot initiatives do not include five "citizen vetoes" in which voters are being asked to repeal laws, such as South Dakota's near-total ban on abortion.
www.usatoday.com /news/washington/2006-10-12-ballot-initiatives_x.htm   (610 words)

  
 Washington State Legislative History
Washington State legislative history is generally available from the mid-1970s forward, although some earlier history may be available.
Researchers need to gather all the pieces that make up a legislative history by starting at a library that collects legislative publications, and then if need be, contacting the State Archives for copies of the bill file.
The presentation of information in these lists varies from one biennium to the next but the types of information are the same.
lib.law.washington.edu /ref/washleghis.html   (1346 words)

  
 Top20Washington.com - Your Top20 Guide to Washington!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Washington is the only state named after a president, who was George Washington.
Washington also ranked second in the nation in grapes (all varieties taken together), apricots, asparagus (over a third of the country's production) and green peas for processing; third in the nation for wheat, prunes and plums, summer dry onions, trout and butter; fourth in barley and peaches; and fifth in cranberry/cranberries and strawberries.
The state is literally split down the middle politically, with Eastern Washington firmly in the hands of the Republican Party and Western Washington, especially around Seattle, firmly in Democratic hands.
top20washington.com   (1986 words)

  
 Initiatives
For a list of initiatives that have been closed down or are no longer affiliated with OSI, view the Past and Spin-Off Initiatives section.
The Open Society Mental Health Initiative aims to ensure that people with mental disabilities (mental health problems and/or intellectual disabilities) are able to live as equal citizens in the community and to participate in society with full respect for their human rights.
Roma Initiatives focus primarily on improving the social, political, and economic situation of Romani populations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans region.
www.soros.org /initiatives   (1016 words)

  
 List of Washington initiatives to the legislature - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of all initiatives to the Washington State Legislature from 1914 to 2004 that gathered enough signatures to come under consideration, listed by number, subject, and result.
See also List of Washington initiatives to the people.
Submitted to the voters in November 1916 and rejected.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Washington_initiatives_to_the_legislature   (481 words)

  
 List of Washington initiatives to the people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of all initiatives to the people that have appeared before Washington voters from 1914 to 2006, listed by number, subject, and result.
(A) indicates the initiative was approved; (R) indicates it was rejected.
See also List of Washington initiatives to the legislature.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Washington_initiatives_to_the_people   (1311 words)

  
 Iraq Initiatives
In May 2003, the PeaceWomen team began compiling a list of current and ongoing initiatives by the UN, national governments, civil society organizations and media to address the situation of women in Iraq and to ensure that Iraqi women are included in the post-conflict reconstruction process currently underway.
The purpose of the list is to see what has already been done to address this issue, be aware of the variety of ongoing initiatives, and to strategize about what the next steps might be in our efforts to ensure that Iraqi women are equal participants in their country’s reconstruction.
According to the Washington Post, the plan calls for a three-member presidency and for at least 40 percent of the assembly and constitutional convention to be women.
www.peacewomen.org /resources/Initiativeslist.html   (10008 words)

  
 Mailing Lists - HUD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This list keeps Title I & II Non-Supervised Mortgagees and Loan Correspondents and their auditors updated about LASS, including policy and system changes, and local, regional and national training opportunities.
The List Serv would be used to notify Section 184 participants of program changes, upcoming trainings, etc. The program is experiencing a very rapid growth and this would be an ideal tool to keep all or any interested parties informed of changes or new developments in the Program.
The List Serv would be used to notify Section 184 interested parties of program changes, upcoming trainings, etc. The program is experiencing a very rapid growth and this would be an ideal tool to keep all or any interested parties informed of changes or new developments in the Program.
www.hud.gov /subscribe/mailinglist.cfm   (1016 words)

  
 LISTSERV®
Washington state's award winning Web portal, Access Washington, brings citizens and businesses a user-friendly "anytime, anyplace" avenue for online communication and service transactions with state government.
Mailing lists with more than 100,000 subscribers and/or more than 10 MB of storage disk space will be subject to mutual negotiation.
If you are an E-mail List (LISTSERV®) customer and have changes in staff assignments, it is important for you to update your records at DIS to avoid delay when your staff contacts us for assistance.
techmall.dis.wa.gov /services/listserv.aspx   (424 words)

  
 Communism in Washington State - History and Memory Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We've compiled a list of party leaders and some of the notable members and ex-members, providing biographical information where available.
This project began when members of the Washington State Communist Party closed their Seattle headquarters and offered to donate collections of newspapers and other materials to the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies.
The Communism in Washington State--History and Memory Project is one of several historical projects directed by James Gregory and sponsored by the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies.
faculty.washington.edu /gregoryj/cpproject   (1047 words)

  
 PC(USA) - Washington Office - Subscribe to E-Serve
Our Washington Associates use this network lobby to enhance their impact on Congress.
The Washington Office has set up 10 email distribution lists in the areas covered by the Stewardship of Public Life program.
These lists are "read-only": you can read or print the information posted, but you cannot post documents to the list.
www.pcusa.org /washington/subscribe.htm   (353 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889.
The state is politically divided by the Cascade Mountains, with Western Washington being Democratic (particularly Greater Seattle) and Eastern Washington being Republican.
The initial count as well as the first recount, conducted by machine, both showed Dino Rossi winning the election.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/washington   (2639 words)

  
 Buan Consulting Lands on Washington Technology's Fast 50 List
It is a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the area, based on how fast their federal, state, and local government revenues grew from 2001 through 2005.
Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman said, “To rank on the Washington Technology Fast 50, companies must have dramatic government-revenue growth over five years.
Washington Technology is the only national newspaper for systems integrators and IT companies doing business with government.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/10/prweb451682.htm   (598 words)

  
 Vignette: Oprah Winfrey
Even before her obtaining the pinnacle of TV broadcasting, Oprah had starred in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie, “The Color Purple” and was nominated for an Academy Award.
Oprah as been active in initiatives to prevent childhood abuse and is a generous philanthropist.
Forbes magazine, in 2003, listed Oprah as the first African American woman to become a billionaire.
faculty.washington.edu /qtaylor/aa_Vignettes/winfrey_oprah.htm   (210 words)

  
 UW-Gerontology Info Page
Some ideas of how we believe this mailing list can be useful include: notices of seminars and visitors, new research initiatives, recent publications, etc. Please feel free to expand beyond these categories if you feel it is appropriate.
This is a private list, which means that the list of members is not available to non-members.
If you have a computer account at the University of Washington, and you intend to subscribe to this list, change something about the subscription you already have, or access private list archives, please log in first.
mailman1.u.washington.edu /mailman/listinfo/uw-gerontology   (379 words)

  
 UW Biomedical and Health Informatics Home
List of UW Presenters for AMIA 2006 view
UW Biomedical and Health Informatics is a research and training program that emphasizes both the basic and applied aspects of informatics and greatly values and draws strength from the interdisciplinary and inter-professional aspects of the field.
We strive to contribute to the conceptualization and development of innovative clinical, academic, and educational information systems, services and tools within the UW Academic Medical Center, the University, regionally and nationally.
www.informatics.washington.edu   (328 words)

  
 Washington Elementary School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Washington School, established in 1957, is an outstanding K-4 school with 290 students and a stellar staff of teachers, specialists and paraprofessionals.
This year at Washington School we are continuing our focus on literacy through a balanced reading program and the expansion of the Writer's Workshop.
Our mission is to provide an academically rigorous program which challenges all students and enables them to succeed to the best of their ability through a differentiated approach to instruction.
www.westwood.k12.nj.us /washingtones/site/default.asp   (523 words)

  
 Migrant and Bilingual Education
A list server is an enhanced e-mail program that enables messages to be sent to a large group of individuals (user group) at one time.
The subscribers to the list server will receive all e-mail messages posted to the group list and will also be able to email messages to the list server group.
It is MEP/STBP's intention to be a source of information for districts, schools, teachers/staff, and parents in their quest to find effective ways to meet the needs of migrant and LEP students.
www.k12.wa.us /MigrantBilingual/listservers.aspx   (782 words)

  
 initiatives - OneLook Dictionary Search
We found 4 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word initiatives:
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Phrases that include initiatives: citizen's initiatives, cluster initiatives, corporation for national research initiatives, failed iraqi peace initiatives, list of washington initiatives
www.onelook.com /?w=initiatives   (107 words)

  
 UWB - Academic Strategic Action Initiatives (5for5)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Present comprehensive list to campus for ideas, input and suggestions.
Encourage a deeper dialogue with faculty, staff and students to set the agenda and prioritize initiatives.
It is hoped that the committee can use the strategic plan to conceptualize the way it informs and coheres to the UWB vision.
www.bothell.washington.edu /committees/5for5   (249 words)

  
 Supplemental Educational Services: Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Each State Education Agency is required to identify organizations that qualify to provide these services and maintain a list that allow parents to have as many choices as possible.
Entities that would like to be included on the list of eligible providers must contact their state education agency and meet the criteria established by the state to be considered for the list of eligible providers.
Eligible students are all students from low-income families who attend Title I schools that are in their second year of school improvement, in corrective action, or in restructuring.
www.ed.gov /about/inits/list/fbci/suppservices.html   (401 words)

  
 Adna-list Information Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the Adna-list Archives.
This is a closed list, which means your subscription will be held for approval.
This is also a hidden list, which means that the list of members is available only to the list administrator.
lists.kabissa.org /mailman/listinfo/adna-list   (510 words)

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