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Republican star stumps for McKenna in Spokane
Republican star stumps for McKenna in Spokane
Charter school fans spent $2 million for signatures
Charter school fans spent $2 million for signatures
Easy voter registration deadline is today
Easy voter registration deadline is today
This is grass-roots democracy?
This is grass-roots democracy?
A video voter’s guide for the primary
A video voter’s guide for the primary
Today’s fun video: The best (worst) political ads
Today’s fun video: The best (worst) political ads
On ballots, expect single marijuana, marriage options
OLYMPIA – Washington voters could face ballot measures this November on marijuana, same-sex marriage, charter schools and supermajorities for taxes. But they won’t face more than one on any of those topics. Supporters of Initiative 1240, which would allow up to 40 charter schools in the state’s public systems, and Initiative 1183, the latest proposal to require two-thirds majorities for taxes in the Legislature, plan to turn in their signed petitions Friday morning, the final day to submit laws that can be passed directly by the people.
Shawn Vestal: No second thoughts for Lisa Brown
It’s been a few weeks since Lisa Brown set off the most intense political scramble in years, when she unexpectedly announced that she would leave the state Senate. Since then, between the farewell parties, a trip to Zambia with her Gonzaga students, and some off-session legislative tasks, she hasn’t had lots of time for second thoughts.
Eyman to turn in signatures on I-1185
Eyman to turn in signatures on I-1185
GOP gov candidates split over health care reaction
GOP gov candidates split over health care reaction
Sunday Spin: Appealing to the geeks
Sunday Spin: Appealing to the geeks
Governor’s race comes down to Hoopfest vs. Bloomsday
Governor’s race comes down to Hoopfest vs. Bloomsday
Ruling highlights partisan split
OLYMPIA – When a divided U.S. Supreme Court settled the question Thursday of whether federal health care reform is constitutional, it turned up the spotlight on the issue for Washington’s hotly contested governor’s race. Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna, one of the original plaintiffs in the failed multistate challenge, said he was surprised by the ruling but insisted he was relieved, not disappointed.
High court may be done with health care act, governor’s race is not
High court may be done with health care act, governor’s race is not
Hotline puts WA gov race No. 2
Hotline puts WA gov race No. 2
State primary is officially underway
State primary is officially underway
Campaign complaint filed against Spokane House candidate
Campaign complaint filed against Spokane House candidate
Judge declares Roskelley can run
Former Spokane County Commissioner John Roskelley on Thursday beat back a challenge to his candidacy to reclaim his old office. Visiting Superior Court Judge Allen C. Nielson ruled that Roskelley, a Democrat, is qualified to run in the District 1 commissioner race against incumbent Republican Todd Mielke.
Accusations highlighted AG debate between Dunn, Ferguson
Accusations highlighted AG debate between Dunn, Ferguson
DCCC needs to check its math
DCCC needs to check its math