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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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Inslee’s bid for third term derails plans for other Democrats
He tells supporters he wants to ensure Washington remains a “progressive beacon” for the nation.
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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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Democratic U.S. Rep. Larsen: Time to impeach President Trump
Everett’s congressman says Trump’s attack on four congresswomen denigrates the meaning of U.S. citizenship.
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Did extended tax break get Boeing to build 777X here?
Maybe, maybe not. A new state report says it’s not clear if it was an incentive, and Boeing…
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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 deal makes Mukilteo teachers among state’s highest paid
The agreement also reduces the size of special education classes while boosting support for students.
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As time expires, Eyman lacks signatures for anti-tax measure
In spite of the setback, Eyman still has an initiative dealing with car tabs on the November ballot.
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Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
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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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Getting rid of the two-party system isn’t as popular as hoped
Setbacks in 2018 derailed an effort by Brian Baird and Chris Vance to boost independent political power.
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State high court upholds $1,000 fines on ‘faithless electors’
They signed pledges to back their party’s nominee, Clinton, in 2016, but then voted for Colin Powell.
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Pow! Bam! Inslee delivers a one-two punch of executive power
Governor shifted $175M to culverts and vetoed a sentence he said threatened funding for transit.
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Upon further review, EPA wants to redo water quality rules
Feds say they’ll use what the state submitted in 2016 even though they’re no longer the state’s faves.
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In state House, one historic era ends and another begins
Chopp is out as speaker. Lovick is in, and already dealing with next steps in two investigations.
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Even with all that winning, Democrats didn’t run the table
They didn’t pass a capital gains tax or plastic bag ban and the death penalty is still on…
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AG’s legal tab in Eyman case nears $1M with trial a year away
The anti-tax activist will be tried in July 2020 on charges he repeatedly broke state election laws.
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If Inslee only knew, he might have run for president sooner
The governor isn’t a great dealmaker. His absences from Olympia may be helping get his bills passed.
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State wants to rein in Eyman and he can’t stop it from trying
A Thurston County judge says the legality of potential penalties can be tackled once his case is tried.
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What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?
Democrats, who control the state House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages.