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• Eyman, red-light-camera foes push for city bans

  August 29, 2011 in Region Tim Eyman’s anti-tax initiatives have developed, he admits, “a partisan tinge” over the years. But Washington’s ballot-measure king says he finally has found an issue that unites voters across the … 13

• Critics renew red-light camera fight in Wenatchee

  July 20, 2011 Critics of red-light cameras in Wenatchee are back with another effort to get on the November ballot. 3

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  Liquor, tolls, care staff initiatives likely qualify for November ballot

  July 9, 2011 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Washington voters will likely face proposals on tolls, liquor and home health care workers on the November ballot. But not on chickens or marijuana. 1

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  Spin Control: Film industry tax breaks fine, but tie them to reviews

  May 22, 2011 in City on Page B7 OLYMPIA – The Senate agreed last week to extend tax breaks for film companies that shoot movies and TV shows in Washington. That makes good economic sense, considering a movie …

• Eyman wants lawmakers to set toll rates

  May 2, 2011 in City on Page A10 SEATTLE – Frequent initiative sponsor Tim Eyman said Sunday he’s pushing a statewide campaign this year to make sure that the Legislature – and not the unelected state Transportation Commission … 1

• Spin Control: State’s petition process remains unchanged

  March 13, 2011 in City on Page B2 Left in the legislative ash heap last week was a bill to revise rules for initiative campaigns by charging as much as $500 to file a ballot measure and putting …

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  Assessor discusses recovery from eye cancer

  September 28, 2010 in City on Page A1 People who look closely might notice that one of Spokane County Assessor Ralph Baker’s eyes doesn’t move with the other. They might even figure out that his left eye is …

• Judge OK’s Mukilteo red light camera vote

  August 6, 2010 in Region A Snohomish County Superior Court ruled Friday that Mukilteo voters will have their say in November on red light cameras. 8

• New food taxes start Tuesday

  May 30, 2010 in City on Page B1 If you drink bottled water or beer, eat candy or chew gum, this weekend would be a good time to stock up. Those items – or at least some brands … 6

• Group seeks legal review of initiatives

  May 5, 2010 in City on Page A7 Initiatives proposed by the Spokane Patriots, a conservative activist group, will get a legal review from city attorneys before supporters start gathering signatures. 2

• Eyman files rollback initiatives on newly passed taxes

  April 13, 2010 in Region Initiative activist Tim Eyman wants voters to roll back several of the tax increases that were just approved by the state Legislature. 25

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  Festival preaches political action

  February 26, 2010 in City on Page A5 Linda Rhoads is fed up with the elected officials representing her state’s interests in the nation’s capitol. The 67-year-old Spokane Valley woman wrote to Washington’s two Democratic senators, Patty Murray … 12

• Governor signs I-960 suspension

  February 25, 2010 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – There was no drama, but plenty of theatrics, as Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill Wednesday making it easier for the Legislature to raise taxes. Gregoire signed a … 2

• Citizens’ tax curb on block

  February 4, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Senate leaders want to make it easier for state lawmakers to raise taxes. Democrats will begin a move today to suspend the supermajority required to raise taxes that … 16

• Eyman has point in filing fee tussle

  January 24, 2010 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – The Legislature is considering a proposal that seems like a bad idea as written, but if one thinks of it as only half an idea, it might be … 2

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  Washington lawmakers meet, recess ahead of state of the state

  January 12, 2010 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Facing a $2.6 billion budget hole and a choice between cutting programs or raising taxes, the Washington Legislature opened Monday with a brief ceremony and repeated references to … 1

• 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 …

• 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

• 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

• Initiative has social service agencies worried

  October 6, 2009 in City Recent polls that show Washington’s I-1033 with a comfortable lead have alarmed nonprofits that work on housing and children’s issues. They’re asking volunteers to help defeat the measure, which would … 11

• 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

• Eyman initiative fight under way

  July 2, 2009 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – The signatures weren’t expected to be turned in until this morning, but the fight over Tim Eyman’s latest anti-tax measure has already begun. Analysts from liberal think tanks … 3

• Court rejects challenge to anti-tax measure

  March 5, 2009 in City OLYMPIA – Declining to wade into the middle of a family fight, Washington’s highest court on Thursday rejected Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown’s challenge to an anti-tax ballot measure. 1

• Our View: Eyman’s newest proposal is wrong for Washington

  January 7, 2009 in Opinion on Page A17 Out with the old Tim Eyman idea, in with the new. Yes, it’s that time of year when the professional initiative peddler hatches his latest product. In Washington state, you … 2

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  Eyman targets taxes, fees

    January 6, 2009 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Unfazed by voters’ rejection of his last proposal, initiative promoter Tim Eyman on Monday launched the new year with a return to his roots: a sweeping anti-tax measure …

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  Eyman files tax-cap initiative

  January 5, 2009 in City Undeterred by voters’ rejection of his last ballot measure at the polls in November, initiative pitchman Tim Eyman — baby in hand — today filed his “Lower Property Taxes Initiative” …

• Proposal would regulate petitions

  February 12, 2008 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – It’s practically a winter ritual in Olympia: the political dance between state lawmakers and initiative pitchman Tim Eyman. Some lawmakers, annoyed by Eyman’s broadsides and anti-tax measures, try …

• High court throws out Eyman tax cap

  November 9, 2007 in City on Page B1 OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire on Thursday called on cities, counties and other government entities to resist the temptation to raise 2008 taxes now that a voter-approved property tax limit …