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Back to SearchWA Initiative Backers Say AG’s ‘One-Sided’ Language Deceiving Voters, Polling
Episode 210
Recently released polling on the Washington initiatives to the ballot indicates voters may not be in the mood to support three of the four measures. Backers of the initiatives aren't swayed by the re…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
WA GOP Chair: Cities Opposed to Initiatives Motivated by Potential Loss of Revenue
Episode 209
A number of Washington cities have approved declarations publicly opposing ballot initiatives on next month's ballot, with at least initiative supporter hinting that money is playing a key role in th…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Top WA Provider for Minor Gender Reassignment Procedures Previously Fined $5 Million
Episode 208
A Washington-based surgery center ranked by a nonprofit among the top in the state for minor gender reassignment surgeries was recently fined $5 million as part of a lawsuit in which the State Attorn…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Washington Candidates for Secretary of State Clash Over Disinformation, Residency
Episode 207
It’s unclear how many people watched, but there was another contentious election debate Tuesday night in addition to the one between the U.S. vice presidential candidates. The candidates for Washingt…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Fact Check: Critics Say Washington's Initiative 2117 Would Cut Transportation Funding
Episode 206
A new report published by Greenline Insights, along with proponents of the Climate Commitment Act, claims that if Initiative 2117 is approved by voters and repeals the law, it would deprive the state…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
WA’s ‘Environmental Justice’ Needs Complicating Linkage to CA-Quebec Carbon Market
Episode 205
The Climate Commitment Act’s focus on environmental justice may be complicating efforts to link Washington state’s carbon market with the California-Quebec carbon market, a move supporters say will e…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Ferguson, Reichert Exchange Jabs During Gubernatorial Debate
Episode 204
The two candidates to be Washington state's next governor faced off in their first televised debate Tuesday night, trading jabs on a variety of topics, including public safety, the drug crisis, clima…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Seattleites Call on City Council to Reject Permanent Tiered Minimum Wage Bill
Episode 203
Members and supporters of the organization Workers Strike Back are calling on the Seattle City Council to oppose a proposed bill to extend the city’s $2.72 tip credit. Seattle’s current minimum wage …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
King County Council Signals Approval of Changes to KCRHA Government Structure
Episode 202
Members of the King County Council are pleased with proposed changes to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, but note more needs to be done. The King County Council, the City of Seattle a…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Washington Truckers Warn California Emissions Policy Threatens Supply Chain
Episode 201
The state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago