Excerpt: | In a survey conducted last autumn by Public Policy Polling for NPI, voters enthusiastically endorsed Senator Mona Das' Senate Bill 5323, which would implement a statewide plastic bag ban, by a margin of more than two to one. |
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Published at: | 12:30 PM on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment, Policy Topics |
Tags: | Pollution, Research Poll Findings |
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Monthly Archives: January 2020
More than two in three Washingtonians favor banning single use plastic bags, NPI poll finds
We’re watching the seventh 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Join us!
Excerpt: | NPI staff are watching and sharing impressions of the final debate before the Iowa Democratic caucuses on February 3rd as it progresses. |
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Published at: | 5:45 PM on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections, Live Coverage |
Tags: | Democratic Presidential Debates, US-Pres |
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Cory Booker abandons his presidential bid
Excerpt: | The New Jersey senator struggled to stand out in a crowded field, hampered by lack of support and interest from Democratic voters. |
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Published at: | 6:45 PM on Monday, January 13th, 2020 |
Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
Categories: | Elections, Party Politics |
Tags: | US-Pres |
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New State Representative Alex Ramel talks to NPI about his priorities for the 2020 session
Excerpt: | The newest addition to the Washington State Legislature from the 40th District wants to tackle affordable housing and climate justice in the 2020 short session. |
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Published at: | 10:18 AM on Monday, January 13th, 2020 |
Written by: | Caitlin Harrington |
Categories: | Elections, Legislative Advocacy |
Tags: | Climate Crisis, Pollution, WA-Leg, Zero Waste |
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Donald Trump’s looming impeachment trial could shift the balance in Iowa
Excerpt: | Senators will be forced to stay in Washington D.C. as other candidates enter the final sprint for votes in the Hawkeye State. |
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Published at: | 8:20 PM on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 |
Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
Categories: | Elections, Party Politics |
Tags: | US-Pres |
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (January 6th-10th)
Excerpt: | The week's major votes included a House resolution requiring the Trump regime to obtain advance congressional authorization prior to attacking Iran and Senate approval of a nominee to lead the Small Business Administration. |
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Published at: | 7:30 AM on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 |
Written by: | Voterama in Congress |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | Last Week In Congress, U.S. House Roll Call Votes, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes |
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Weekend Reading: All of the possible ways Tim Eyman’s I‑976 violates the Constitution
Excerpt: | The plaintiffs suing to defeat Tim Eyman's Initiative 976 have outlined nearly a dozen ways in which it violates Washington State's plan of government. |
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Published at: | 8:56 PM on Friday, January 10th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections, Litigation |
Tags: | Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot |
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Right wing effort to recall Attorney General Bob Ferguson predictably ends in failure
Excerpt: | Washington State's incumbent chief law enforcement officer has long bested the right wing. He's now done so again without even being a party to the proceedings. |
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Published at: | 6:43 PM on Friday, January 10th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections |
Tags: | WA-Exec, WA-Recall |
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Jay Inslee zings Eyman after Tim interrupts Q&A: “Please leave the chair when you leave”
Excerpt: | The Governor got the better of Tim Eyman during a confrontation that Eyman tried to instigate at the 2020 Associated Press Legislative Preview. |
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Published at: | 5:48 PM on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections, Legislative Advocacy |
Tags: | Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot, WA-Gov |
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Diverting sales tax revenue from vehicle sales will not get us beyond I‑976, Republicans
Excerpt: | Curtis King and his colleagues are nonsensically proposing to backfill lost vehicle fee revenue with another revenue source that I-976 targeted for repeal. |
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Published at: | 8:30 AM on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections, Legislative Advocacy, Litigation, Policy Topics, Public Planning |
Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Washingtonians will have thirteen Democratic candidates to choose from in March’s primary
Excerpt: | Fifteen candidates filed paperwork to be included on Washington state's ballot, two of whom subsequently dropped out. |
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Published at: | 8:20 PM on Monday, January 6th, 2020 |
Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
Categories: | Elections, Party Politics |
Tags: | US-Pres |
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Alex Ramel appointed to the Washington State House of Representatives from 40th LD
Excerpt: | State Representative Jeff Morris has a successor: Environmental and climate justice activist Alex Ramel was chosen by the Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan county legislative authorities to serve in the House. |
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Published at: | 3:04 PM on Monday, January 6th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Elections, Public Service |
Tags: | State Legislative Appointments, WA-Leg |
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What drove Donald Trump’s decision to kill Iranian General Qasem Suleimani?
Excerpt: | The death of Iran's top military strategist has already sent shock waves around the Middle East and may put American soldiers and civilians in harm's way. |
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Published at: | 8:20 PM on Sunday, January 5th, 2020 |
Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
Categories: | Breaking News, Elections, National Defense, Policy Topics |
Tags: | Accountable Leaders, Breaking News, Diplomacy & Conflict |
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