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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Washington State Supreme Court hears oral argument in legal challenge to Eyman’s I‑976
Appellants and respondents in Garfield County Transportation Authority, et al. v. State of Washington will field questions from the Court’s nine justices.
COVID-19 Update: Pacific Northwest embraces mandatory mask directives
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.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 22nd-26th)
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.
The Pandemic is Personal: Jeffrey Robinson on celebrating PRIDE during COVID-19
An LGBTQ+ Democratic Party leader shares his views on the importance and meaning of PRIDE during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule soon on trio of pivotal Trump tax cases
The Supreme Court is due to release rulings in three cases demanding access to Donald Trump’s financial records. Here’s what could happen.
COVID-19 Update: States grapple with rise in new coronavirus cases in rural communities
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.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 15th-19th)
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.
The Pandemic is Personal: Patti Dailey on adjusting to not going out during COVID-19
A Pierce County activist and public servant reflects on keeping up a strict physical distancing regimen to avoid contracting COVID-19.
Scramble for the Senate: Can Democrats win in North Carolina with Cal Cunningham?
Republican Senator Thom Tillis faces a tough challenge from Democrat Cal Cunningham in the Tar Heel State this year that could be decisive.
COVID-19 Update: Districts accelerate their planning for the 2020–2021 school year
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.
For the first time ever, the Washington State Democratic Party held its convention virtually
Democrats from across Washington met virtually for the first cyber convention in the history of the state party. Here’s what went down.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 8th-12th)
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.
The Pandemic is Personal: Rituja Indapure on how COVID-19 has changed everyday life
One of NPI’s Advisory Councilmembers describes her spring with the pandemic in a series of journal entries recorded at one month intervals.