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Oil refiners invest millions to fight carbon-fee initiative – and would see big payoff if their campaign wins
Four oil companies that operate Washington refineries have invested more than $23 million to defeat Initiative 1631, the carbon fee on the fall ballot.
Here are some of Lisa Brown’s top legislative accomplishments and her votes on high-profile bills
Lisa Brown joined the Washington Legislature in 1993 and rose to the highest level of power in the state Senate. Many of her legislative accomplishments came as the leader of the party in power, and they include changes to insurance coverage for people seeking mental health care, public dollars for construction in Liberty Lake and restoring the Fox Theater.
Here are Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ recent bills that became law and her votes on high-profile legislation
The fourth-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives is touting a historically proficient record in this Congress, pointing to six legislative actions she’s worked to get signed into law at the federal level. What do those measures do, and how did they come about?
Spin Control: Breaking with trend, campaign coffers relatively low in Spokane’s 6th District race
For many years, Spokane’s 6th Legislative District could be counted on for two things.
Vestal: Avista’s $200,000 for French, Kuney TV ads puts timing, Hydro One sale in spotlight
Avista Corp. gives a lot of money to local candidates. If it leans in any political direction, it is toward incumbency – toward those already in power. But Avista’s recent decision to spend $200,000 to signal-boost the candidacies of French and Kuney with TV ads is a dramatic, puzzling departure from business as usual.
Spokane County Bar Association ranks Spokane County judge candidates
The Spokane County Bar Association has released its ratings for four candidates running for county judge positions.
Spokane voting heavy in early balloting
Spokane County Elections Office seeing record returns of ballots in early voting.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers stresses economy, Lisa Brown stresses health care at Walla Walla debate
At the fourth and final debate between Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and her Democratic opponent, Lisa Brown, two different descriptions of 2018 emerged.
Spokane Valley Reps. Matt Shea and Bob McCaslin debate Democratic challengers Ted Cummings and Mary May
Candidates for the two House positions representing the 4th Legislative District shared vastly different views on health care, organized labor, immigration and other issues during a pair of debates Tuesday evening hosted by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lisa Brown to debate one final time in Walla Walla on Wednesday
It’s the final public debate between the two candidates for Eastern Washington’s seat in Congress. Those wishing to watch in Spokane will need to find a computer with Internet access, with re-broadcasts scheduled for later this week.
Spokane County reports unprecedented early returns of ballots
The first Monday after ballots were sent out for the November election brought thousands of returns, including one with a bite out of it.
Progressive groups file complaint over phony write-in ads
Groups supporting Jessa Lewis and other Democratic candidates targeted with ads urging write-in votes for people who aren’t seeking that office filed a complaint with the Public Disclosure Commission. The complaint is unlikely to be resolved before the Nov. 6 election.
Where they stand: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Lisa Brown on health care, Medicare and Medicaid
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers voted for a narrowly unsuccessful Republican plan to overhaul the nation’s health care system. She says it was in an effort to give states and patients more choice in their health care options. Lisa Brown, her Democratic opponent, says the bill was bad for the district and that a government option for health care is needed to help stabilize the system, while stopping short of a fully public system that dozens of the members of her party have supported.
Spin Control: Campaigns ramp up as ballots hit the mail
With ballots in the mail, expect campaigning to ramp up and stay there for a couple of weeks.
Cantwell, Hutchison get down to details at Spokane Community College debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican opponent, Susan Hutchison, sparred on tariffs, housing and health care during a debate Saturday afternoon at Spokane Community College.
Ads from independent group urging Pakootas write-in called ‘stunningly misleading’
Independent group mails out ads asking voters in Spokane’s 6th Legislative District to write in a candidate who isn’t running.
Lisa Brown, Cathy McMorris Rodgers reveal their most admired party leader in Rotary debate
Taking the stage for the second time in less than 24 hours, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Lisa Brown met in a public debate Thursday hosted by Spokane Rotary 21. The pair discussed health care, whom they aligned with in their party and took questions written by their opponent.
Spokane County mailed 300,000 ballots this week. Here’s how.
310,000 ballots sent out from the Spokane County Elections Office this week should be in the hands of voters by Oct. 22.
Trump supporters gather for Missoula rally
The line for President Trump’s rally at the Missoula International Airport began forming at 3:30 a.m. Among those there to support Trump are the Blazen Divaz from Coeur d’Alene.
Brace for an ad onslaught as big money pours into initiative campaigns
Millions of dollars pour into initiative campaigns, fueling ads on television, the internet and in the mailbox.