Excerpt: | Appellants and respondents in Garfield County Transportation Authority, et al. v. State of Washington will field questions from the Court's nine justices. |
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Published at: | 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Policy Topics, Public Planning |
Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Washington State Supreme Court hears oral argument in legal challenge to Eyman’s I‑976
COVID-19 Update: Pacific Northwest embraces mandatory mask directives
Excerpt: | As British Columbia makes additional moves to reopen its economy, Washington has mandated the wearing of masks in public and Oregon has completed a special legislative session focusing on COVID-19 and police reform. |
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Published at: | 10:30 PM on Monday, June 29th, 2020 |
Written by: | Rich Erwin |
Categories: | Civil Liberties, Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, Policy Topics, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID-19 Update, Criminal Justice, Personal Wellness |
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 22nd-26th)
Excerpt: | The week's major votes included House passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 and a D.C. statehood bill, along with the failure of a Senate Republican policing reform proposal. |
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Published at: | 7:30 AM on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 |
Written by: | David A Johnson |
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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Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule soon on trio of pivotal Trump tax cases
Excerpt: | The Supreme Court is due to release rulings in three cases demanding access to Donald Trump's financial records. Here's what could happen. |
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Published at: | 5:30 AM on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 |
Written by: | Rich Erwin |
Categories: | Open Government |
Tags: | Accountable Leaders, Public Records |
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COVID-19 Update: States grapple with rise in new coronavirus cases in rural communities
Excerpt: | Seeking to avoid squandering the hard won progress of the spring, Pacific Northwest governors and public health officials are exhorting and even ordering their constituents to wear masks. |
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Published at: | 9:30 PM on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 |
Written by: | Rich Erwin |
Categories: | Healthcare, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | COVID-19 Update, Personal Wellness |
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 15th-19th)
Excerpt: | The week's major votes included passage of a landmark public lands funding bill and the confirmation of one of Mitch McConnell's protege to the D.C. Circuit Court. |
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Published at: | 7:30 AM on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | Last Week In Congress, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes |
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The Pandemic is Personal: Patti Dailey on adjusting to not going out during COVID-19
Excerpt: | A Pierce County activist and public servant reflects on keeping up a strict physical distancing regimen to avoid contracting COVID-19. |
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Published at: | 4:30 PM on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 |
Written by: | Rich Erwin |
Categories: | Healthcare, Policy Topics, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | Personal Wellness, The Pandemic is Personal |
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Scramble for the Senate: Can Democrats win in North Carolina with Cal Cunningham?
Excerpt: | Republican Senator Thom Tillis faces a tough challenge from Democrat Cal Cunningham in the Tar Heel State this year that could be decisive. |
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Published at: | 5:00 PM on Friday, June 19th, 2020 |
Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
Categories: | Elections, Party Politics |
Tags: | Scramble for the Senate |
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COVID-19 Update: Districts accelerate their planning for the 2020–2021 school year
Excerpt: | A return to in-person classroom learning is being contemplated by school administrators across the region, but students and faculty will need to observe physical distancing protocols. |
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Published at: | 9:30 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 |
Written by: | Rich Erwin |
Categories: | Education, Healthcare, Policy Topics |
Tags: | COVID-19 Update, Facilities & Class Size, Personal Wellness |
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For the first time ever, the Washington State Democratic Party held its convention virtually
Excerpt: | Democrats from across Washington met virtually for the first cyber convention in the history of the state party. Here's what went down. |
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Published at: | 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 |
Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
Categories: | Elections, Party Politics |
Tags: | Washington State Democratic Convention |
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 8th-12th)
Excerpt: | The week's major votes included the advancement of a major public lands funding bill and the confirmation of Charles Brown as U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff. |
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Published at: | 7:30 AM on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 |
Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports |
Tags: | Last Week In Congress, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes |
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The Pandemic is Personal: Rituja Indapure on how COVID-19 has changed everyday life
Excerpt: | One of NPI's Advisory Councilmembers describes her spring with the pandemic in a series of journal entries recorded at one month intervals. |
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Published at: | 4:30 PM on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 |
Written by: | Rich Erwin |
Categories: | Healthcare, Policy Topics, Public Service, Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
Tags: | Personal Wellness, The Pandemic is Personal |
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Joel Connelly retires from the P‑I; will join NPI’s Cascadia Advocate as a contributor