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    Articles by Jerry Cornfield
    Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo
    Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 17, 2020 2:44 pm

    In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

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    Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee from a July press conference. FILE PHOTO
    ‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 13, 2020 11:56 am

    Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19

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    Jay Inslee (D), left, and Loren Culp (R). File photo
    Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he...
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 3, 2020 10:00 pm

    Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.

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    Courtesy photo
    State demanded more drop boxes, and now it...
    By Jerry Cornfield • October 22, 2020 5:40 pm

    A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

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    File photo
    State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
    By Jerry Cornfield • October 15, 2020 11:58 am

    Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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    Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007
    Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in...
    By Jerry Cornfield • October 8, 2020 10:15 am

    In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
    By Jerry Cornfield • September 24, 2020 2:50 pm

    A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

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    Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
    Should state cover school bus costs if there...
    By Jerry Cornfield • September 21, 2020 5:30 am

    With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

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    Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.
    Republican state lawmakers want special session
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 18, 2020 2:50 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

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    Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.
    Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should...
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 5, 2020 4:10 pm

    King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

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    King County Election headquarters in Renton on Aug. 4 for the primary election. Haley Ausbun/staff photo
    Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems...
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 4, 2020 10:20 pm

    Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.

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    Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?
    Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 31, 2020 4:30 pm

    Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates

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    Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief
    Sex ed, local control at heart of race...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 31, 2020 4:00 pm

    Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.

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    Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
    Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 17, 2020 1:40 pm

    The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

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    Bret Chiafalo. File photo
    Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 9, 2020 12:50 pm

    Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner

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    Gov. Jay Inslee issued new guidance allowing the resumption of self-service buffets, salad bars, salsa bars, drink stations and other types of communal food sources in Phase 2. File photo
    Buffets and salad bars back on the menu...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 8, 2020 4:55 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.

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    Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo
    Governor doubles down on mask rules
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 6, 2020 11:40 am

    Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask

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    State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 2, 2020 3:40 pm

    A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.

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    Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
    Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 1, 2020 3:00 pm

    Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.

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    Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo
    Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 29, 2020 10:50 am

    His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

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