| Excerpt: | The debate over eliminating elections in odd-numbered years is heating up. But opponents are making a number of claims that are factually inaccurate. |
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| Published at: | 3:01 PM on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Fair Elections, Voter Turnout |
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Category Archives: Elections
Opponents of phasing out odd year elections in Washington are making many bogus claims
NPI to Evergreen State legislators: Phase out odd year elections to protect our democracy
| Excerpt: | Read our founder's prepared remarks in support of House Bill 2529, legislation that would reduce voter fatigue and save money by moving local races and state level ballot measures to even-numbered years. |
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| Published at: | 8:57 PM on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | Fair Elections |
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Iowa 2020 Democratic presidential debate recap: How did the six candidates fare?
| Excerpt: | The debate was the last before Democratic voters caucus in Iowa, and the candidates appearing onstage in Des Moines were determined to showcase their electability. |
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| Published at: | 8:20 AM on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Media & Culture, Party Politics |
| Tags: | Democratic Presidential Debates, US-Pres |
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We’re watching the seventh 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Join us!
| Excerpt: | NPI staff are watching and sharing impressions of the final debate before the Iowa Democratic caucuses on February 3rd as it progresses. |
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| Published at: | 5:45 PM on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Live Coverage |
| Tags: | Democratic Presidential Debates, US-Pres |
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Cory Booker abandons his presidential bid
| Excerpt: | The New Jersey senator struggled to stand out in a crowded field, hampered by lack of support and interest from Democratic voters. |
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| Published at: | 6:45 PM on Monday, January 13th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Party Politics |
| Tags: | US-Pres |
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New State Representative Alex Ramel talks to NPI about his priorities for the 2020 session
| Excerpt: | The newest addition to the Washington State Legislature from the 40th District wants to tackle affordable housing and climate justice in the 2020 short session. |
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| Published at: | 10:18 AM on Monday, January 13th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Caitlin Harrington |
| Other Categories: | Legislative Advocacy |
| Tags: | Climate Crisis, Pollution, WA-Leg, Zero Waste |
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Donald Trump’s looming impeachment trial could shift the balance in Iowa
| Excerpt: | Senators will be forced to stay in Washington D.C. as other candidates enter the final sprint for votes in the Hawkeye State. |
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| Published at: | 8:20 PM on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Party Politics |
| Tags: | US-Pres |
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Weekend Reading: All of the possible ways Tim Eyman’s I‑976 violates the Constitution
| Excerpt: | The plaintiffs suing to defeat Tim Eyman's Initiative 976 have outlined nearly a dozen ways in which it violates Washington State's plan of government. |
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| Published at: | 8:56 PM on Friday, January 10th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Litigation |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot |
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Right wing effort to recall Attorney General Bob Ferguson predictably ends in failure
| Excerpt: | Washington State's incumbent chief law enforcement officer has long bested the right wing. He's now done so again without even being a party to the proceedings. |
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| Published at: | 6:43 PM on Friday, January 10th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Categories: | Elections |
| Tags: | WA-Exec, WA-Recall |
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Jay Inslee zings Eyman after Tim interrupts Q&A: “Please leave the chair when you leave”
| Excerpt: | The Governor got the better of Tim Eyman during a confrontation that Eyman tried to instigate at the 2020 Associated Press Legislative Preview. |
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| Published at: | 5:48 PM on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Legislative Advocacy |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot, WA-Gov |
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Diverting sales tax revenue from vehicle sales will not get us beyond I‑976, Republicans
| Excerpt: | Curtis King and his colleagues are nonsensically proposing to backfill lost vehicle fee revenue with another revenue source that I-976 targeted for repeal. |
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| Published at: | 8:30 AM on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, Legislative Advocacy, Litigation, Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Washingtonians will have thirteen Democratic candidates to choose from in March’s primary
| Excerpt: | Fifteen candidates filed paperwork to be included on Washington state's ballot, two of whom subsequently dropped out. |
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| Published at: | 8:20 PM on Monday, January 6th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Party Politics |
| Tags: | US-Pres |
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Alex Ramel appointed to the Washington State House of Representatives from 40th LD
| Excerpt: | State Representative Jeff Morris has a successor: Environmental and climate justice activist Alex Ramel was chosen by the Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan county legislative authorities to serve in the House. |
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| Published at: | 3:04 PM on Monday, January 6th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Service |
| Tags: | State Legislative Appointments, WA-Leg |
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Evidence shows local races would benefit from being moved to even-numbered years