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17 people will decide whether elected officials get raises
A special commission will soon set salaries for state officeholders, including the governor.
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He’s not on the ballot, but Inslee is campaigning like it
Republicans may find votes by making the election a referendum on the Democratic governor’s agenda.
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Sutherland counting on the ‘R,’ not the green, to win House
The GOP candidate has raised little money, and state House Republicans don’t have much to help him out.
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Even with postage paid, voters couldn’t send ballots on time
While those ballots don’t get counted, taxpayers still must pay the Postal Service for delivering them.
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In legal fight with AG, cost of contempt is rising for Eyman
A judge has doubled the fine for the initiative promoter’s failure to produce records.
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Their I-940 made the ballot, but not the version they prefer
The state Supreme Court nullified a remarkable compromise over police use of deadly force.
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Trash, tests, training: Teachers had many issues besides pay
Big raises aren’t the only thing in the new Everett Education Association contract.
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McCoy fined for late reporting of thousands in contributions
In some cases, contributions did not get disclosed until more than two years after they were received.
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Vote may come before court acts on ‘small font’ gun measure
Historically, justices really don’t like to mess with initiatives before voters get a crack at them.
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Rumbling and rambling on the way to November
Republicans have to worry about Trump. Meanwhile, big money is flowing into initiative campaigns.
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After this primary thrashing, GOP could be SOL in Olympia
Republicans in the Legislature have three months to come up with a stunning election counterpunch.
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The union predicted it: Teacher pay is rising statewide
So far, it’s happening in Edmonds, Omak, Othello, Bellevue and Lake Washington, to name a few.
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It’s only the primary but for the parties the stakes are high
In the era of the Top Two primary, next month’s winners likely will also win in the general…
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In ads, Republicans punish a Democrat for voting their way
State Sen. Steve Hobbs is getting slammed for supporting bills introduced by GOP lawmakers.
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Does Washington need a ‘surgeon general’s warning’ for guns?
Initiative 1639 would require something similar on paperwork for firearms purchases.
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Counties aren’t gonna take it any more
They’re all gearing up for legal duel with the state over money and power.
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Mental health competency delays are costing state millions
Soon, some of those languishing behind bars may need to be released and charges against them dismissed.
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State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
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Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
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Media, lawmakers search for peace on public records
With mediation on tap, questions remain as to who can objectively participate.