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Daily Archives: March 27th, 2020

Another loss for Tim Eyman: Judge rules injunction against I‑976 shall remain in place

Excerpt:	The disgraced initiative promoter turned Republican gubernatorial candidate has suffered another defeat in court as the legal battle against his anti-transit initiative continues.
Published at:	6:30 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Litigation, Policy Topics, Public Planning
Tags:	Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot
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Governor Jay Inslee rebuffs SOS Kim Wyman, won’t cancel April 2020 special election

Excerpt:	Fire and school districts that had planned to go to the ballot next month will still be able to, Governor Jay Inslee has decided.
Published at:	6:27 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, Fair Elections
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Governor Jay Inslee signs comprehensive sexual health education legislation into law

Excerpt:	One of the Northwest Progressive Institute's major priorities for the 2020 legislative session has been approved by Washington State's chief executive,
Published at:	2:00 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Education, Elections, Policy Topics
Tags:	Curriculum, Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot
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