| Excerpt: | The disgraced initiative promoter intended to gut Sound Transit like a pig with Initiative 976, but due to his incompetence, it appears the measure won't adversely affect Sound Transit at all. |
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| Published at: | 8:30 AM on Friday, November 22nd, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Litigation, Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Sound Transit’s general counsel concludes that Tim Eyman’s I‑976 won’t affect ST3
Voters give thumbs up to amendment to make Washington State more earthquake-ready
| Excerpt: | If passed, SJR 8200 would amend the Washington State Constitution to allow the state's emergency powers to be invoked in the event of a "catastrophic incident". |
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| Published at: | 9:15 PM on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Caitlin Harrington |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Public Planning |
| Tags: | Emergency Preparedness, WA-Ballot |
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Documentary Reviews: “Guest House”, “John Mendez: The Bridge”, and “Faith in Action”
| Excerpt: | Read NPI's reviews of the three films featured at the October 4th Social Justice Film Festival in Seattle, concerning homelessness and rejoining society after incarceration. |
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| Published at: | 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 |
| Written by: | Theresa Curry Almuti |
| Other Categories: | Civil Liberties, Media & Culture, Views & Reviews |
| Tags: | Criminal Justice, Film |
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Senator Elizabeth Warren takes on critics, releases plan to finance Medicare For All
| Excerpt: | The Massachusetts Senator's plan foresees over $20 trillion in public investment over a decade, and would substantially reduce costs for ordinary Americans. |
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| Published at: | 4:38 PM on Friday, November 1st, 2019 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Healthcare, Party Politics |
| Tags: | Fiscal Responsibility, Insurance & Coverage, Strong Commonwealth |
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Tax cuts mean big service cuts: Tim Eyman’s I‑976 would hit small, rural communities hard
| Excerpt: | Towns and sparsely populated counties far away from Seattle stand to lose the most if a measure aimed at slashing vehicle fees is implemented. |
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| Published at: | 1:01 PM on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Here we go! Sound Transit breaks ground on Downtown Redmond Link light rail extension
| Excerpt: | Huzzah! Light rail is on its way to downtown Redmond, blocks away from the headquarters of the Northwest Progressive Institute. |
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| Published at: | 8:24 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Mainstream Republicans of Washington declare opposition to Tim Eyman’s I‑976
| Excerpt: | NPI extends a warm welcome to the latest organization to join the coalition working to defeat Tim Eyman's incredibly destructive I-976. |
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| Published at: | 11:48 AM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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As impeachment coverage takes over the news, can Democratic candidates benefit?
| Excerpt: | Donald Trump's looming impeachment. It's all CNN, MSNBC, and other media outlets can seemingly talk about these days. Can the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders adapt? |
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| Published at: | 8:20 PM on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Media & Culture, Open Government, Party Politics |
| Tags: | Accountable Leaders, US-Pres |
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Auburn, Tacoma and Olympia join a growing list of cities that oppose Tim Eyman’s I‑976
| Excerpt: | Three major Washington cities have adopted resolutions opposing NO on I-976 due to potential catastrophic impacts. |
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| Published at: | 8:30 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Bobby Aiyer |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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NPI to Kirkland City Council: Protect freedom of mobility by opposing Tim Eyman’s I‑976
| Excerpt: | Read the prepared remarks of NPI's executive director in opposition to Tim Eyman's Initiative 976, which the Kirkland City Council voted to oppose. |
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| Published at: | 10:17 PM on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Public Planning |
| Tags: | Permanent Defense, Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Tim “Chairman” Eyman hearts militant extremist Matt Shea: “You’re awesome!”
| Excerpt: | Read a transcript and listen to audio of the disgraced initiative promoter's appearance on Shea's podcast, "Patriot Radio". |
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| Published at: | 3:39 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Open Government |
| Tags: | Accountable Leaders, Permanent Defense |
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Impeachment moves forward as Speaker Nancy Pelosi solemnly backs official inquiry
| Excerpt: | Impeachment is moving forward with the public backing of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, over the objections of furious Republicans. |
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| Published at: | 4:57 PM on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Open Government |
| Tags: | Accountable Leaders |
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Safety first: Alaskan Way Viaduct has been demolished and a NO on I‑912 promise kept
| Excerpt: | With the viaduct gone, Seattle's waterfront is no longer at risk of being ruined by a collapsed elevated highway. |
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| Published at: | 10:49 PM on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Public Planning |
| Tags: | Transportation, WA-Ballot |
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Tim Eyman formally files to run for governor; WFEG files new PDC complaint against him