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Daily Archives: March 21st, 2023

NPI’s bill to scrap Tim Eyman’s push polls advances to the House Rules Committee

Excerpt: By a vote of 4-3, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed, the House State Government Committee gave Senate Bill 5082 a "do pass" recommendation, sending it up to the House Rules Committee for further consideration. 
Published at:5:33 PM on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Elections
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Two-thirds of Washington voters support barring gender-based price discrimination

Excerpt: 67% of 874 likely voters interviewed in March of 2023 by Public Policy Polling voiced support for prohibiting people or businesses "from charging different prices for two substantially similar goods based on the gender of the persons to whom the goods are marketed," which is what Senate Bill 5171 would do if enacted. 59% were strongly supportive and another 8% were somewhat supportive.  
Published at:2:14 PM on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Civil Liberties, Economic Security, Policy Topics
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