Excerpt: | The disgraced initiative promoter turned Republican gubernatorial candidate has suffered another defeat in court as the legal battle against his anti-transit initiative continues. |
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Published at: | 6:30 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections, Litigation, Policy Topics, Public Planning |
Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Another loss for Tim Eyman: Judge rules injunction against I‑976 shall remain in place
Governor Jay Inslee rebuffs SOS Kim Wyman, won’t cancel April 2020 special election
Excerpt: | Fire and school districts that had planned to go to the ballot next month will still be able to, Governor Jay Inslee has decided. |
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Published at: | 6:27 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections |
Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, Fair Elections |
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Governor Jay Inslee signs comprehensive sexual health education legislation into law
Excerpt: | One of the Northwest Progressive Institute's major priorities for the 2020 legislative session has been approved by Washington State's chief executive, |
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Published at: | 2:00 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Education, Elections, Policy Topics |
Tags: | Curriculum, Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot |
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U.S. Senate unanimously adopts gargantuan $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
Excerpt: | The legislation now goes to the United States House of Representatives for further consideration. It is backed by Donald Trump. |
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Published at: | 10:30 PM on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, National Defense, Policy Topics |
Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, Budgeting, Disaster Recovery, Fiscal Responsibility, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes |
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COVID-19 Update: Idaho Governor Brad Little issues “stay at home” order for Gem Staters
Excerpt: | Idaho's Republican governor has has come under fierce and withering fire in recent days for an inadequate response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now he's scrambling to respond. |
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Published at: | 3:23 PM on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Healthcare, Policy Topics, World Commmunity |
Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID-19 Update, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 Update: Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown issue stay-at-home orders
Excerpt: | Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor Kate Brown today issued so-called "stay at home" orders that build on their earlier orders prohibiting large public gatherings, closing schools, and closing restaurants and bars. |
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Published at: | 9:30 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Healthcare, Policy Topics, World Commmunity |
Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID-19 Update, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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Final numbers are in for Washington’s 2020 presidential primary: Turnout sets new record
Excerpt: | Almost half of Washington State's registered voters participated in its 2020 presidential primary, the first to be used by both major political parties. |
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Published at: | 6:51 PM on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections |
Tags: | Pacific Northwest Presidential Primaries, US-Pres, Voter Turnout |
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (March 16th-20th)
Excerpt: | The week's major votes included Senate approval of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the rejection of several amendments to the Act. |
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Published at: | 7:30 AM on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 |
Written by: | Voterama in Congress |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | Last Week In Congress, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes |
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COVID-19 fallout: Metro abandons August levy proposal; transit agencies reduce service
Excerpt: | Metro's March 2020 service restructure will go ahead, amidst short-term cuts to service due to COVID-19 and the economic calamity the pandemic has brought about. |
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Published at: | 8:30 AM on Saturday, March 21st, 2020 |
Written by: | Bobby Aiyer |
Categories: | Policy Topics, Public Planning |
Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, Transportation |
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COVID-19 Update: Governor Jay Inslee holds off on “shelter in place” order… for now
Excerpt: | The governors of Washington and Oregon are weighing whether to issue stay-at-home/"shelter-in-place" orders. Pressure on them to do so is mounting. |
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Published at: | 10:59 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Healthcare, Policy Topics, World Commmunity |
Tags: | COVID-19 Update, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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Kim Wyman wants to cancel the April special election; NPI’s Gael Tarleton says postpone it
Excerpt: | Republican Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the state's top elections official, has concluded that it would be better if the April special election were not held due to the rapidly worsening coronavirus pandemic. |
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Published at: | 1:22 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections |
Tags: | Fair Elections |
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Elizabeth Warren proposes conditions for bailouts of big firms due to COVID-19 impacts
Excerpt: | The senior United States Senator from Massachusetts says it would be irresponsible to offer federal aid with no conditions, as Congress unwisely did twelve years ago. |
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Published at: | 11:44 AM on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, Policy Topics, World Commmunity |
Tags: | Disaster Recovery, Ethical Business, Fiscal Responsibility, Global Health |
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (March 23rd-27th)