| Excerpt: | The Court voted 7-2 in favor of finding that Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096 (the law that created the capital gains tax) is indeed an excise tax. The majority opinion, authored by Associate Justice Debra L. Stephens, also rejected the Quinn plaintiffs' other arguments, affirming the law's constitutionality. |
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| Published at: | 10:37 AM on Friday, March 24th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Litigation |
| Tags: | Fiscal Responsibility, Strong Commonwealth |
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VICTORY! Washington State Supreme Court upholds new capital gains tax on the wealthy
First Lady Jill Biden arrives in Seattle for a two-day set of events in the Pacific Northwest
| Excerpt: | Dr. Biden is in the Pacific Northwest to tour Bates Technical College in Tacoma, speak at a fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray's reelection campaign, and participate in a Hidden Helpers Coalition Event with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project at the Pacific Science Center. |
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| Published at: | 8:30 PM on Friday, October 7th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Aaron Cahen |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | Visits by the First Lady |
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A win for America! U.S. Senate passes climate and health focused Inflation Reduction Act
| Excerpt: | "Today, Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of prescription drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share," said President Joe Biden in a special statement. |
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| Published at: | 1:45 PM on Sunday, August 7th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment, Policy Topics |
| Tags: | Budgeting, Climate Crisis, Fiscal Responsibility, Pharmaceuticals |
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Six murdered, dozens wounded by sniper at July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois
| Excerpt: | At least six people were killed and more than two dozen were hospitalized by a sniper with a high-powered rifle on the rooftop of a building along a parade route in downtown Highland Park, Illinois, a lakeside suburb north of Chicago. Among the casualties were between four and five children. |
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| Published at: | 3:00 PM on Monday, July 4th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Civil Liberties, Policy Topics |
| Tags: | Secure Firearms Ownership |
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Vladimir Putin affirms intent to continue waging his murderous war in Ukraine
| Excerpt: | What's happening in Ukraine? This April 13th update discusses Vladimir Putin's recent comments at the Vostochny Cosmodrome and the strategic withdrawal of Russian forces away from the capital of Kyiv. |
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| Published at: | 12:37 PM on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the United States Supreme Court!
| Excerpt: | The final vote in favor of her confirmation was 53-47, with three Republican senators joining all Democrats and independents in voting yea. |
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| Published at: | 11:34 AM on Thursday, April 7th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | Judicial Nominations |
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It’s been one month since Putin escalated his murderous invasion of Ukraine. Can its defenders repel Russia’s attacks?
| Excerpt: | What's happening in Ukraine? This March 24th update discusses what we know about efforts to evacuate civilians, resupply the Ukrainian defenders, and impose penalties on Russia for Putin's war of aggression. |
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| Published at: | 5:52 PM on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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Attack on Kyiv remains stalled, but other cities are suffering under Russian occupation
| Excerpt: | What's happening in Ukraine? This March 13th update discusses what we know about efforts to evacuate civilians, resupply the Ukrainian defenders, and impose penalties on Russia for Putin's war of aggression. |
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| Published at: | 8:55 PM on Sunday, March 13th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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Ukrainian forces continue to grimly repel Vladimir Putin’s invaders as war drags on
| Excerpt: | This March 6th update discusses recent events in Ukraine, which had been under attack by Vladimir Putin Moscow-based regime for a week and a half as of press time. |
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| Published at: | 10:21 PM on Sunday, March 6th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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War rages on in Ukraine as its patriotic defenders struggle to repel Russian invaders
| Excerpt: | Ukrainian forces are putting up the fiercest resistance they can muster against the Russian assault, but Putin's forces are better equipped. Ukrainian officials have said their greatest need is equipment as opposed to personnel. |
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| Published at: | 10:30 PM on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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The second day of Vladimir Putin’s bloody, unnecessary war against Ukraine has begun
| Excerpt: | Ukrainian forces are putting up the fiercest resistance they can muster against the Russian assault, but Putin's forces are better equipped. Ukrainian officials have said their greatest need is equipment as opposed to personnel. |
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| Published at: | 11:34 PM on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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Ukraine severs diplomatic relations with Russia as it battles against Putin’s invasion
| Excerpt: | Ukrainian forces are putting up the fiercest resistance they can muster against the Russian assault, but Putin's forces are better equipped. Ukrainian officials have said their greatest need is equipment as opposed to personnel. |
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| Published at: | 10:48 AM on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 |
| Written by: | Rich Erwin |
| Other Categories: | Series & Special Reports, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Diplomacy & Conflict, Vladimir Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine |
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Republican State Senator Doug Ericksen has died after contracting COVID-19 last month
| Excerpt: | Ericksen, fifty-two, represented the 42nd Legislative District, which currently encompasses much of Whatcom County, including portions of the City of Bellingham. |
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| Published at: | 5:18 PM on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | 2019-2022 Coronavirus Pandemic, Obituaries |
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A roundup of reaction to the Supreme Court’s Quinn ruling upholding WA’s capital gains tax