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Let’s Go Washington turns in over 2.6 million signatures for all six landmark initiatives

Let’s Go Washington

TUMWATER—The Let’s Go Washington citizen action group turned in 424,890 signatures on Thursday to provide Washington residents the choice to opt of the state-operated Washington Cares Fund assessment – aka Long-term Care Tax (LTC). “The huge lies that are being told that this somehow takes away long-term care health…this is a complete and total falsehood; all […]

Tacoma Officers found not guilty of Manuel Ellis in-custody death

manuel ellis

TACOMA, Wash., December 21, 2023—A jury found three Tacoma officers – Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins, and Timothy Rankine – not guilty of all charges in the nearly four year-long case involving the death of 33-year-old Manuel “Manny” Ellis, a black man who died in-custody in 2020. “Regardless of how people feel about today’s verdict, everyone […]

Parental Rights Bill one step closer to becoming state law

Parental Rights Bill

TUMWATER, Wash., December 13, 2023—Citizen’s action group, Let’s Go Washington, announced on December 12, that it has surpassed the signature threshold to submit Initiative 2081, that if enacted into law, will establish Washington state’s first Parental Bill of Rights. According to the group, 423,399 signatures were turned into the Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday. Upon the […]

Over 400,000 signatures submitted for initiative to repeal cap-and-invest scheme

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KENT, Wash., November 21, 2023—Citizens action group, Let’s Go Washington, announced on November 21, that it has surpassed the signature threshold to submit Initiative 2117, that if enacted into law, will prohibit carbon tax credit trading, also known as “cap-and-invest,” and repeal provisions of the Washington Climate Commitment Act passed by the legislature on April […]

Kilmer out, Hilary Franz ends gubernatorial bid for congressional seat

Hilary Franz

OLYMPIA, Wash., November 12, 2023—A day after United States Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said on Friday, November 10, that she will run for the congressional seat, ending her gubernatorial campaign. “From climate change to abortion rights, rising costs, threats to democracy, […]

Facts vs Misinformation: Sheriff Adam Fortney in his own words

Sheriff Adam Fortney

Snohomish County, November 1, 2023—With less than a week for Snohomish County residents to cast their vote and turn in ballots by 8p.m. on November 7, the race for Sheriff between incumbent Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson heats up. As in any election, there is some mudslinging between candidates and their surrogates leaving voters […]

Federal judge strikes down California’s assault rifle ban, what this could mean for Washington?

assault rifle ban

WASHINGTON D.C., October 24, 2023—U.S. District Court Judge Roger Benitez struck down California’s assault rifle ban October 19 which prohibits the sale, transfer, manufacturing, and possession of specific semi-automatic weapons, writing the ban was unconstitutional, “extreme”, and had “no historical pedigree.” “Like the Bowie Knife which was commonly carried by citizens and soldiers in the […]

Ribbon-cutting for new Everett program for opioid affected mothers and infants

Evergreen Recovery Centers

EVERETT, Wash. October 10, 2023 – In its 50th year of providing services to persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, Evergreen Recovery Centers was joined by Governor Jay Inslee to celebrate the completion of a new facility on its original campus on Summit Avenue in Everett, WA. The organization purchased a small house […]

Federal judge bars New Mexico Governor from suspending right to open carry

open carry

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., September 16, 2023—Last than a week after New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) suspended open carry in her state, a federal judge on Wednesday halted her declaration stating it directly conflicts with the public’s second amendment rights. Governor Grisham (D) declared a public health order last Friday, September 8, that would temporarily suspend […]

AG Bob Ferguson officially launches gubernatorial bid

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SEATTLE, Wash., September 10, 2023—Attorney General Bob Ferguson officially launched his gubernatorial campaign on both sides of the Cascades, with events in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Seattle on Saturday. The announcement comes after a short exploratory campaign, during which Bob traveled to all 39 counties on a statewide listening tour. Bob also announced significant endorsements […]

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