Clyde Shavers prevails in 10th LD House race; recount not expected to change results

1 year ago

Although the outcome is not expected to change, the contest now heads to a machine recount. Under state law, a…

Democratic Party advances plan for revamped presidential nominating calendar in 2024

1 year ago

At President Joe Biden's urging, South Carolina (which rescued his 2020 candidacy) has been chosen to hold the first officially…

U.S. Senate Republicans use chamber’s undemocratic sixty-vote threshold to deny railroad workers sick leave they need

1 year ago

Senate Republicans used the chamber's undemocratic sixty vote threshold to nix a concurrent resolution in Congress to require paid sick…

Washington State Senate Democrats announce leadership changes, committee assignments for 2023 legislative session

1 year ago

Fresh of an outstanding midterm election cycle in which every frontline Democratic senator's reelection was secured, the Washington State Senate…

U.S. House votes to adopt railroad labor agreement plus provide workers sick leave

1 year ago

If the Senate signs off on the proposed modification to the labor agreement, President Biden could sign the new terms…

Washington State Supreme Court rules capital gains tax on wealthy can be collected for now

1 year ago

The ruling, requested by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, frees the Department of Revenue (DOR) to proceed with collecting the new…

Respect for Marriage Act wins final passage in the U.S. Senate; returns to U.S. House

1 year ago

“Nobody should face the gut-wrenching pit in their stomach with the possibility that some politically motivated Supreme Court justices might…

Counties certify 2022 midterm election in Washington State; turnout about average

1 year ago

How does turnout compare to past midterm elections in Washington State? Read this NPI analysis if you'd like to get…

Lawsuit contends Washington’s signature-based ballot verification is unconstitutional

1 year ago

A lawsuit filed last week in King County Superior Court is challenging the “signature matching” process used by election officials…

Happy Thanksgiving 2022!

1 year ago

Here's what our team at the Northwest Progressive Institute is grateful for this year.