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- 1Opinion: Crypto doesn't need a whole new set of laws●Outside View: Crypto doesn’t need a whole new set of laws
An opinion piece published in The Spokesman-Review argues that cryptocurrency does not require an entirely new body of legislation. The author, writing under the 'Outside View' commentary label, suggests existing legal frameworks are sufficient to govern the crypto sector. The argument runs counter to ongoing calls, including in the US Congress, for tailored crypto regulation.
- 2Washington Supreme Court race draws attention▼Mary Ellen Stone and Tiffany Attrill: Why Washington’s Supreme Court election matters
Mary Ellen Stone and Tiffany Attrill are vying for a seat on the Washington State Supreme Court, a contest the Spokesman-Review argues carries real significance for the state. Court races typically get little notice, but the editorial makes the case that the outcome will shape how the bench rules on key legal questions facing Washingtonians.
- 3Planet Fitness headed to South Hill as Matt Shea buys Division Street building▼The Dirt: Planet Fitness coming to South Hill; Matt Shea buys Division Street building for ministry
In Spokane, The Spokesman-Review's business column reports that Planet Fitness plans to open a location on the South Hill, while former state representative Matt Shea has purchased a building on Division Street for use by his ministry. The column rounds up commercial real estate moves in the area, pairing a national gym chain's expansion with a notable purchase by a controversial local political figure.