Both sides are discounting the possibility of voter confusion over Initiative 912, which can seem counterintuitive.After all, a vote yes on I-912 is a vote against the recent gas tax increase. A vote no is a vote for the tax. Some polls have suggested that…
Okay, so we haven't even voted on the current crop of ballot measures (gas tax repeal, public smoking ban, doctor/lawyer fixes for malpractice woes, etc.)But already, our mailbox and phone are heralding next year's crop of direct democracy.The list so far:-Initiative pitchman/guru/gorilla Tim Eyman says…
So where does Gov. Christine Gregoire stand on this year's ballot measures? According to Carol Andrews, Gregoire's spokeswoman:I-330: (Doctor-backed malpractice insurance reforms): No.I-336: (Lawyer backed malpractice reforms): No.I-912: (Repealing the recent hike in the state's gas tax): No.I-900: (Requiring performance audits for state and local…
The folks at the liberal blog www.betterdonkey.org have come up with a fake commercial touting an alternative to the state's gas tax increase: "Viaduct tape." (Hint: Once the website opens, scroll down. There are Quicktime and Windows versions of the commercial, in differing file sizes.)
Gov. Christine Gregoire faced a sea of blank stares at Arthur B. Ness Elementary Monday, while touting the many benefits of Washington's trade with China.The governor's question: What does China buy from us? "Starbucks coffee" was one of the answers she was fishing for.No dice.…
The state's election guide will start arriving in mailboxes across the state on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to the Secretary of State's office. Can't wait? See it here .And if you think it's going to be too boring, here are a few choice samples:-- "Our…
State prisons have donated more than six tons of vegetables to food banks across the state this year, according to figures compiled by the state Department of Corrections.The prison farm programs are designed to produce food for inmates, as well as work for them. The…
The Seattle Times' Northwest Weekend editor Brian Cantwell has embarked on a driving tour of some of the furthest reaches of the state (that's us), and is blogging what he finds. It's a fun read.
The King County primary election has been certified and -- flashback alert -- there's a recount.Nope, the governor's office wasn't on the ballot. This time, the tallies of two candidates for King County Sheriff were so close that it would normally trigger an automatic manual…
Short takes and breaking news from the Washington Legislature and the state capital.
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