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Voters deliver a win for Eyman and concerns for Democrats
A conservative electorate, a tug of war in Mukilteo and other takeaways from Election Night
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Here are 6 numbers to help decipher this election
There’s no cost to voting but millions of dollars are getting spent to influence how ballots are cast
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Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?
Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency.
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A boring election for state seats in 2020? Try nine of them
Right now, most incumbents for Washington’s executive offices are not facing tough re-election fights.
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Lawmakers to governor: How dare you mess with our budget!
They want Jay Inslee to halt his planned $175 million reallocation of state transportation dollars.
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This political break-up couldn’t come at a worse time
As backers of I-1000 gear up, a legal spat involving others is casting a shadow on their efforts.
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After a senator’s claim is debunked, a call for an apology
The GOP wants a Democratic senator held to account for accusations which an investigation found to be false.
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Inslee passes up a chance to confront corporate ‘blackmail’
The governor skipped a meeting about tax breaks he said Boeing squeezed out of the state.
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‘Bullying, harassment, intimidation’: Dems penalize a leader
Cutting a confederate flag off a pickup and verbal attacks fueled a state committeeman’s suspension.
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A veto too far? Lawmakers may sue Inslee to figure it out
Inslee knew vetoing a single sentence was unusual. A court may be asked to decide if it was…
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To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question
Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…
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We’re going to be awash in tax advisory measures this fall
There will be 12 on the ballot. There would be none had Democratic lawmakers passed one bill.
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It works! State election system debuts without feared drama
And a new law allowing folks to register and vote on Election Day didn’t get a ton of…
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In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman
After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.
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New statewide election system causing concern among auditors
They don’t think VoteWA is ready for prime time but are confident primary results will be accurate
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Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes
They passed 51 bills to bring in more money. Democrats pushed major tax hikes past a resistant GOP.
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This year’s biggest election for Democrats isn’t on the ballot
Four women are vying to become the next House speaker. The Democratic caucus will decide in July.
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A Senate seat is on the line and the dominos are set to fall
Rep. Stanford seems a shoo-in for the appointment. There’s a drama brewing for his job in the House.
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When will 2020 race for governor begin? When Inslee says so
Three potential candidates are mum for now as the governor vies for president and ponders a third term.
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With Palumbo out, capital gains tax gets real for Democrats
His successor could be the vote leaders need. But with elections in 2020, tax may be off the…