John Braun: Say no to lies and economic injustice by voting yes on Initiative 2117
There’s a school of thought that says people don’t start paying close attention to election campaigns until after Labor Day, when summer family activities are brought to an end by the start of a new academic year. Whether that’s accurate or not, we also are approximately five weeks away from the beginning of Washington’s general-election […]
Over 400 organizations and Tribal Nations join to oppose Initiative 2117
No on 2117 (no2117.com), the campaign to defeat Initiative 2117 (I-2117), on August 19 announced that its unprecedented statewide coalition of firefighters, small businesses, Tribal Nations, doctors and public health leaders, labor unions, and environmental groups has grown to over 400 members. Since its public launch in April 2024, the coalition has grown from over […]
Here are the pros and cons for each statewide initiative
Ballots for the November 5 General Election have already hit mailboxes throughout Snohomish County and the polls are now open for early voting in Washington. Those who have started the early voting process may have noticed a set of ballot initiatives in their Voters’ Pamphlet. The Lynnwood Times broke down the pro and con arguments […]
Inslee, Democrats use your tax dollars to support anti-initiative propaganda
Now that the general election voting period is open, watch for opponents of the money-saving initiatives on the ballot to crank their attacks up another level. You may have already seen ads opposing Initiative 2124, which would make our state’s long-term care payroll tax optional. Those ads are funded largely by the labor union that […]
Forbes recognizes Inslee for his commitment to climate action, new workforce initiative launched
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee recently attended Climate Week NYC and was recognized as one of 50 honorees to Forbes Magazine’s inaugural Sustainability Leaders List. “Humility is often a virtue, but I’ve never been humble when sharing the incredible work of legislators, Tribes, labor, businesses, community groups and so many others who have made Washington a leading […]
Tribal leaders urge No on 2117
EVERETT—Tribal leaders, fish habitat and salmon recovery experts, and members of the No on 2117 campaign announce that a majority of federally-recognized Tribal Nations in Washington state oppose Initiative 2117, that if passed by voters this November, would prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” which would gut Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Spencer […]
Interactive map now available showcasing CCA projects at risk if I-2117 passes
SEATTLE—The Clean & Prosperous Institute, a fiscally sponsored project of the Washington Business Alliance Fund set on reducing greenhouse emissions in Washington, launched a risk of repeal map intended to showcase how Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds are used for community-based projects statewide and what’s at risk if the funds from the act are removed […]
Make life in our state better by passing initiatives, electing more Republicans
A new set of rankings from WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently prompted a report on a prominent regional news outlet, with this headline: “Why didn’t Washington make the top 20 in best states to live?” Top 20? We didn’t even make the top 30. WalletHub’s list of best states to live in, issued August 12, […]
State Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to throw out initiatives
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court justices unanimously rejected two cases on Friday, August 9, by progressive groups—Defend Washington and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund—against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that aimed to invalidate all seven citizen-initiated initiatives of which three were passed by the legislature into law earlier this year in March, and four to be […]
Initiative 2066 to protect energy choice certified for November ballot
OLYMPIA—The Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday, July 24, announced that the signature verification process is completed and certified for Initiative 2066 (I-2066), concerning access to natural gas for Washington homes and businesses. The initiative will be on the November 5, General Election ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, the […]
