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Sun., Sept. 5, 2010
Initiative campaigns attract $30 million in state
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 …
Fri., Aug. 27, 2010
Initiatives would change way liquor sold, cut state revenue
OLYMPIA – The cavernous stores in Costco’s home state lack something you can find in its warehouses in California, Alaska and many other places: bottles of Maker’s Mark, Absolut vodka …
Tue., July 13, 2010
Liquor initiative has enough signatures
OLYMPIA – Secretary of State Sam Reed has certified one of two liquor privatization measures to the ballot. Supporters of Initiative 1100 turned in more than 390,000 voter signatures, well …
Sat., July 3, 2010
Signatures portend long November ballot
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 …
Wed., June 23, 2010
Initiatives would close Washington state liquor stores
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s continued control of liquor sales may be in doubt. Sponsors of one ballot measure to turn the sale of all liquor over to private stores, Initiative …