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• Supermajority in, some taxes out

  November 3, 2010 in City on Page A1 Washington voters removed some taxes and made it tougher for the Legislature to create new ones, but seemed to turn down plans to privatize some state services. Idaho voters passed … 10

• Washington ballot measures: Tax policy

  October 12, 2010 in City Washington voters have a near record number of initiatives on this fall’s ballot, giving them choices on raising taxes, paying taxes, buying liquor and providing for workers’ industrial insurance. Here’s …

• Soda industry puts up fight as state considers tax

  October 7, 2010 in Business on Page A10 OLYMPIA – Washington state consumers started paying more for soda, candy and gum this year amid a nationwide push to impose higher taxes on sugary foods. But the soft drink …

• Spin Control: Enough already with oohs, aahs over young vote

  October 3, 2010 in City on Page B3 After listening to decades of hype about young voters, I have a request. Don’t bug me about Rock the Vote, unless it’s something akin to “Rock Around the Clock” the … 1

• Initiative support tepid in poll

  September 20, 2010 in City on Page A1 Washington voters may be experiencing initiative overload this year with a near-record number of ballot measures. They can stage a “tax revolt” by lifting new taxes imposed by the Legislature …

• Poll: Weak support for Washington initiatives

  September 16, 2010 in City on Page A1 Three initiatives that would change the state’s tax policies – instituting an income tax, dropping a series of consumer taxes or requiring supermajorities to pass new taxes – have more … 3

• Initiative campaigns attract $30 million in state

  September 5, 2010 in City on Page A1 Soda pop sellers, liquor distributors and warehouse retailers are pouring millions of dollars into Washington to influence residents’ votes on a slew of statewide ballot measures. Some $30 million so … 2

• Signatures portend long November ballot

  July 3, 2010 in City on Page B1 OLYMPIA – Washington voters will likely have six initiatives on the November ballot dealing with taxes, booze and workers’ comp. They could repeal some of the recent consumer taxes on …

• Soda initiative expected on Washington ballot

  June 23, 2010 in Region Another initiative campaign expects to have enough signatures to likely make the fall ballot.