The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The ...
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As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, questions remain regarding federal cuts
An early analysis of spending during fiscal year 2024 showed that about one-third of state spending is supported by federal ...
WA lawmakers clash on parental rights, make progress on housing
Facing a key policy deadline, Washington's Legislature has heard hundreds of bills. Up next? Dealing with the big budget ...
Washington Legislature considers allowing local elections in even years as secretaries of state voice concerns
The Washington Legislature is again considering a proposal that would allow jurisdictions to shift local elections to even years, an idea that proponents say will boost low voter turnout. The bill, ...
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Legislative Watch | WA lawmakers push for local wolf management, debate state flag redesign
Washington state lawmakers discuss local control over wolf management and debate over the proposed redesign of the state flag that would remove George Washington's image. House Bill 1311, sponsored by ...
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Opinion: Washington’s paramount duty to public education
Dick Rylander & Larry Roe discuss Washington’s constitutional duty to fully fund K-12 education and the ongoing challenges in meeting that requirement.
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Six finalists emerge to be next superintendent of CCSD
The school board will decide which candidates to interview later this month. The hiring timeline has the selection being made ...
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Clark County’s freshman lawmakers introduce bills that reflect campaign promises
Freshman legislators from Clark County are finding their footing in Olympia. They have introduced bills aimed at health, education and the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project.
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Minnesota State Senate District 60
Vacancies in the Minnesota State Legislature are filled through election. If there are more than 150 days before the next state general election, and the legislature will not be in session before the ...
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Constitutional amendment to raise ballot initiative requirements advances in Idaho Legislature
Doug Okuniewicz, R-Hayden, calls for increasing the requirement to qualify a ballot initiative or referendum from the current threshold of 6% of registered voters statewide and 6% of voters in 18 ...
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Bill could give Ecology and health districts ability to fine landfills
A bill in the Legislature would give the state Department of Ecology more say over local permits and allow Ecology and local health districts ... county-run landfills. McKinney said the the ...
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New legislative maps reshape Litchfield, Meeker County politics
Minnesota’s future legislative district map released Tuesday by the Minnesota Judicial Branch shows a significantly changed political landscape for Litchfield and Meeker County. According to the ...