In a video posted to Facebook, State Representative Kristine Reeves announced she is resigning from the Washington State House.
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (December 9th-13th)
The week’s major votes included the 2019 NDAA, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, a modest package of climate justice action bills, and several nominations.
I‑976 legal challenge gets more complicated as court signs off on motions to intervene
The legal challenge against Tim Eyman’s incredibly destructive Initiative 976 appears poised to turn into quite the complex courtroom drama.
As the magnitude of Labour’s defeat sinks in, calls for Jeremy Corbyn’s departure multiply
Given the election result and the evidence that his leadership has been disastrous, Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to stay on as Labour leader during a “period of reflection” seems extraordinarily unwise.
As Britain’s general election looms, American progressives can learn from what goes down
British voters face a stark choice in the most important election in decades – a choice that could hold lessons for progressives in the United States.
AGO’s Noah Purcell issues scathing rejoinder to Tim Eyman’s claims of I‑976 sabotage
Washington State’s Solicitor General is tired of Tim Eyman’s constant attacks on the attorneys who have the unenviable job of defending Eyman’s Initiative 976.
NPI’s Gael Tarleton kicks off campaign to become Washington’s next Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican Kim Wyman will have a tough, credible Democratic challenger in 2020.
Recount complete! Varisha Khan elected to four year term on Redmond City Council
Redmond voters have made history by electing a young, dynamic Muslim woman to serve on their City Council through 2023.
Tim Eyman’s pals fail miserably in their attempt to intervene in I‑976 legal challenge
The Washington State Supreme Court made mincemeat out of a motion filed by Tim Eyman’s friends to intervene in the case against Eyman’s initiative to defund multimodal transportation infrastructure.
Washington State Supreme Court keeps injunction against Tim Eyman’s I‑976 in place
The Washington State Supreme Court has decided that Tim Eyman’s most recent initiative will remain paused while its constitutionality (or lack thereof) is determined.
Raquel Montoya-Lewis joins Washington’s highest court as first Native American justice
In a history-making appointment, Governor Jay Inslee has chosen the state’s only Native American Superior Court judge to take the place of retiring Justice Mary Fairhurst.
Denny Heck to retire from Congress, creating an open seat in Washington’s 10th District
As of January 2021, the South Sound will be represented by someone new in Congress as incumbent Denny Heck passes the torch.
Kamala Harris exits contest for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination
The California senator is out of the running for the Democratic Party’s nomination to be the next President of the United States.
Steve Bullock ends his presidential bid
Steve Bullock has left the Democratic presidential field. Might he now run for the United States Senate against Steve Daines?