| Excerpt: | The longtime Washington State Senator will soon be leaving the Legislature to focus on her new responsibilities at the local level, |
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| Published at: | 3:30 PM on Monday, June 5th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | Local Appointments, WA-Leg, WA-Local |
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Category Archives: Elections
Christine Rolfes appointed to Kitsap County Commission; will leave State Senate
U.S. Senate sends bill to raise debt ceiling, satisfy Republican ransom demands to Biden
| Excerpt: | The so-called Fiscal Responsibility Act received yea votes from almost two-thirds of the Senate, passing 63-36. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley, Ed Markey, and John Fetterman voted no, along with independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and seventeen Republican senators. |
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| Published at: | 11:05 PM on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Budgeting, Fiscal Responsibility, Strong Commonwealth |
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Washington State Senator Mark Mullet launches 2024 gubernatorial campaign
| Excerpt: | “There is no candidate for governor at this point focused on the biggest challenges facing our state including affordable housing, reducing homelessness, creating jobs and making neighborhoods safe,” Mullet contends. |
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| Published at: | 1:34 PM on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Gov |
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The oil sands province of Alberta: Where extreme weather meets extreme politics
| Excerpt: | The political climate of Canada’s oil producing province is being upstaged by Mother Nature. Prolonged heat and lightning have produced a natural climate emergency with fires blackening the skies and consuming more than 2.3 million acres in a not-so-merry month of May. |
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| Published at: | 10:25 AM on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Joel Connelly |
| Other Categories: | Our Environment, Party Politics, Policy Topics |
| Tags: | AB-Assembly, Climate Crisis |
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Democrats win spring mayoral contests in Jacksonsville, Florida and Colorado Springs
| Excerpt: | Two large cities in red and purple states that have been run by Republicans will soon have Democratic governance. |
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| Published at: | 4:16 PM on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Joel Connelly |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | CO-Cities, FL-Cities |
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Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces candidacy for Governor of Washington State
| Excerpt: | "My office has been on the front lines of our changing world," said Franz. "I know what it means to take bold risks to make big progress because there isn’t time to wait. We're facing many challenges, but we can tackle them, together." |
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| Published at: | 12:30 PM on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Gov |
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson announces candidacy for Governor of Washington State
| Excerpt: | “I have never been afraid to take on big challenges, and I’ve never forgotten who I’m fighting for,” Ferguson said in a statement. “I look forward to listening and learning from Washingtonians in every county and corner of this great state.” |
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| Published at: | 1:06 PM on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Gov |
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State and party leaders react to Governor Jay Inslee’s decision not to seek a fourth term
| Excerpt: | Here's a roundup of statements we've received commenting on the governor's announcement from other state officials and party leaders. |
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| Published at: | 2:30 PM on Monday, May 1st, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | WA-Gov |
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Embattled Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will also exit executive department
| Excerpt: | “Serving alongside you as Insurance Commissioner for Washington state has been, and continues to be, the greatest honor of my life,” Kreidler told staff. “I’ve always said it was the best job I’ve ever had, and I still feel that way today." |
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| Published at: | 12:45 PM on Monday, May 1st, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Exec |
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Governor Jay Inslee announces his retirement: “I’m ready to pass the torch”
| Excerpt: | Inslee has decided against seeking a fourth term and will be leaving the state's highest office in January 2025 when his current term expires. Get an overview of his accomplishments as Washington's chief executive. |
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| Published at: | 10:07 AM on Monday, May 1st, 2023 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | WA-Gov |
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President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris formally announce 2024 reelection bids
| Excerpt: | “Every generation of Americans has faced a moment when they’ve had to defend democracy, stand up for our personal freedoms and stand up for our right to vote and our civil rights: Let’s finish the job,” Biden told his polarized country. |
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| Published at: | 5:58 PM on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 |
| Written by: | Joel Connelly |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | US-Pres |
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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to weaken Voting Rights Act to sanction Alabama gerrymander