WA Supreme Court denies GOP effort to reject fiscal impact messaging on initiatives
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a bid brought by Washington State Republican Party Chair Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, to stop the state from issuing financial impact statements on three initiatives on the Nov. 5 ballot. The three measures are Initiative 2109, to repeal the state’s capital gains tax; Initiative […]
Jane Fonda rallies against I-2117 in Seattle — and hints at moving here
The actress and environmental activist rallied volunteers in Seattle on Wednesday before they canvassed against state initiative 2117. Opponents of the initiative say it will increase pollution in the state, while supporters argue for cheaper gas prices.
WA GOP chair: Cities opposed to initiatives motivated by potential loss of revenue
(The Center Square) – 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 these decisions by various city councils. The four initiatives are as follows: Business Industry Association of Washington-sponsored Initiative 2066 would repeal provisions of a new state law aimed at hastening Puget Sound Energy’s transition away from...