Inside Politics
Because the Democrats control the state’s House, Senate and the Governor’s Office, reaching agreement on the 2021-2023 budget should be relatively easy. It helps that… Continue reading
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The last thing this country need is to politicize violence against women. The Violence Against Women Act was introduced by then-United States Senator and current… Continue reading
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One of the priorities for the House of Representatives this session is to pass legislation aimed at improving police departments and how they treat residents… Continue reading
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The Legislature is now in session, meaning our break from politics was too short — and it didn’t take long for Gov. Jay Inslee’s use… Continue reading
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Many cities have made front page news regarding racial issues between their residents and their police department. White officers shooting Black people or other minorities,… Continue reading
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It is the middle of winter and it’s too cold for anyone to stay outside all night. Seattle, King County and suburban city leaders wanted… Continue reading
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President Donald Trump changed the national political landscape. Both political parties have internal divisions with the resulting need to pause for reflection as they are… Continue reading
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With Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announcing she is not running for re-election, she makes the fourth in the past five Seattle mayors to not run… Continue reading
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The 2021 session of the Legislature has kicked off with virtual participation in deference to the coronavirus. Leadership of each legislative session usually comes from… Continue reading
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In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all the House members can get home to… Continue reading
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As Will Rogers used to say, “I only know what I read in the paper.” For most of the year, I write about serious topics… Continue reading
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Even though all the election results showed him losing, President Donald Trump has been saying “the only way I lose is if the election is… Continue reading
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Why not call a special session of the Legislature? That question has come up several times through out the past year, usually by Republicans due… Continue reading
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When you picture the Washington state Legislature, it usually looks like mostly white males. But that is in the process of changing. When the Legislature… Continue reading
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A look at statewide offices in Washington.
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State law regarding use of deadly force is finally seeing results in 2020.
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Can former Bothell mayor beat two Democrats for lieutenant governor post?
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The federal law was established in 1939.
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The jury is our citizens, and they are divided.
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Secretary of State Kim Wyman is the lone Republican who looks strong heading into November.
