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  Jail sales tax, I-1033 fail; R-71 favored

  November 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Voters seemed wary Tuesday of ballot measures that would cost them money or mandate too much more change. Kootenai County voters shot down a pair of ballot measures that would … 19

• Bill of rights, I-1033 dead; R-71 ahead

  November 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Voters seemed wary Tuesday of ballot measures that would cost them money or mandate too much change. In Washington, they turned thumbs down to Initiative 1033, which would have imposed … 3

• Campaigners count down to Tuesday

  November 1, 2009 in City on Page B1 Washington voters who have yet to turn in their ballots – and based on the latest figures, that’s most of us – have some interesting choices to make between now … 13

• State, local issues drive Tuesday’s vote

  October 31, 2009 in City Washington voters who have yet to turn in their ballots – and based on the latest figures, that’s most of us – have some interesting choices to make between now … 8

• Council decries I-1033

  October 29, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1 The Cheney City Council took time out of its meeting Tuesday to publicly oppose Initiative 1033, brought forth by Tim Eyman, which limits state, county and city governments by restricting …

• I-1033 pro: Limiting government revenue growth, unless voters approve

  October 18, 2009 in Opinion on Page B9 Despite newspapers like The Spokesman-Review lobbying for and getting a massive taxpayer-financed bailout from Olympia this year, they don’t recognize that average taxpayers are hurting too. And the worst thing … 11

• I-1033 con: One-size formula doesn’t fit all; voters already hold leaders accountable

  October 18, 2009 in Opinion on Page B9 To officials struggling to maintain essential public services, Tim Eyman’s latest initiative brings a sinking feeling. Initiative 1033 would limit state, county and city government revenues to a formula of … 7

• City OKs 2010 budget

  October 15, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley City Council members adopted a 2010 budget Tuesday and opposed a statewide initiative they felt would undermine future budgets. Both actions were unanimous despite some sympathetic rhetoric about …

• Flood of last-minute cash targets I-1033

  October 14, 2009 in City on Page A8 OLYMPIA – National labor unions and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates are among the donors who have poured nearly $1.5 million of last-minute cash into the campaign against Initiative 1033, … 2

• Flood of last-minute cash against Wash. I-1033

  October 12, 2009 in City There’s a flood of last-minute cash pouring into the campaign against Initiative 1033 to limit government spending. 4

• Editorial: Tough times would last longer under I-1033

  October 11, 2009 in Opinion on Page B8 It’s been reported that the recession is over, even if some of its unpleasant effects linger. But they may linger indefinitely in Washington if voters approve Initiative 1033. The measure … 5

• Nonprofits oppose I-1033

  October 7, 2009 in City on Page A5 Nonprofit agencies that work on housing and children’s issues are putting out a call for volunteers to work against a Washington initiative to limit government spending. Recent polls show Initiative … 3

• Gary Crooks: Governments fall into the gap

  October 7, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 The latest conservative to discover the impossible nature of initiative-imposed revenue restrictions is Chris Vance, the former chairman of the Washington state Republican Party. In a column for the online … 3

• Council says I-1033’s outcome would be grim

  October 6, 2009 in City on Page A15 The Spokane City Council made grave warnings Monday about a proposed state initiative that would limit future increases in local government spending. Council President Joe Shogan warned of heading “back …

• Judge won’t edit Wash. voter’s pamphlet for I-1033

  September 11, 2009 in City A judge has refused to order changes to the state voter’s pamphlet in a dispute over Initiative 1033, the latest ballot issue sponsored by professional anti-tax activist Tim Eyman. 1

• Property tax initiative will be on Wash. ballot

  July 15, 2009 in City Initiative promoter Tim Eyman’s latest smaller-government project will be on the statewide ballot this fall. 2