KREM - News - Politics http://www.krem.com/news/politics RSS Feed for KREM - News - Politics en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 16:06:16 GMT No pay raise for Washington governor this year http://www.krem.com/news/politics/No-pay-raise-for-Washington-governor-this-year-208683531.html Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and most statewide elected officials and lawmakers won't get a pay raise this year, but judges will see a salary hike. Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208615131.html NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner (WEE'-nur) was greeted with applause and intense media attention as he faced some of his opponents at a Democratic candidate forum. GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208766391.html WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, is introducing himself to Iowa Republicans as would-be presidential candidates often do — as one of their own. Environmental group to spend in Mass. election http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208685651.html BOSTON (AP) — A group of environmental activists led by California billionaire Thomas Steyer that spent nearly $900,000 during the U.S Senate primary in plans to return to the state to work against Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez. GOP Ariz. rep. who supports Medicaid is threatened http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208729571.html PHOENIX (AP) — A Republican member of the Arizona House who supports GOP Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office, a sign that the rancorous debate over embracing a signature component of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in the state is far from over. Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208730151.html MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner says he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system. Gun debate goes past session http://www.krem.com/news/politics/Gun-debate-goes-beyond-session-208568991.html 2013 Legislature's gun debate extended beyond the session. Obama honors Carole King at White House concert http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208540511.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says music is often one place where people turn during trying times, both for comfort and for inspiration. LA mayor-elect says he'll focus on economy http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208451421.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti says he's going to focus like a "laser beam" on the economy when he takes office July 1. Inslee signs undercover fake license law http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208558301.html The fake ID program has been operating without legislative approval -- and in relative secrecy -- for years. It has already issued hundreds of fake driver's licenses and license plates to government agencies.