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House Democrats propose budget that includes new taxes | 2019 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - The House of Representatives’ budget proposal includes a capital gains and real estate excise tax along…
Opinion
Immigration and the Democratic Hopefuls | Andrew Moss
To date, Democrats have largely failed to lay out a comprehensive vision of what our immigration policy should…
News
Bainbridge council to offer support for Green New Deal
The Bainbridge Island City Council may throw its political clout behind the Green New Deal.
News
Lawmakers propose an increase in school levy rates | 2019 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - Voter-approved school levy lid rates would rise from $1.50 to $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property,…
Opinion
What Democratic Socialism Is and Is Not | Lawrence Wittner
In recent weeks, Donald Trump and other Republicans have begun to tar their Democratic opponents with the “socialist”…
Opinion
California and the Death Penalty | Peter Funt
SAN FRANCISCO - Gov. Gavin Newsom has not only acted swiftly to save 737 souls on California’s death…
News
Congressman Kilmer recognized for bipartisan work in Congress
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer was honored with a 2019 Legislative Action Award by the Bipartisan Policy Center, a…
News
School District Bonds voting requirements to remain the same after Senate vote fails | 2019 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - School District Bonds will still need 60 percent of the vote, after a Senate constitutional amendment…
News
State revenue forecast shows a $554 million increase for 2019-21 | 2019 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - Legislators have $554 million more to spend than originally projected for the next biennium, according to…
Opinion
Putting Our Better Angels to Work | Robert C. Koehler
Nationalists — white or otherwise — need “invasions” on a regular basis in order to stay revved up…
News
Kitsap lawmakers hold town halls
Legislators representing Kitsap County’s 23rd Legislative District will host two town hall meetings on Saturday, March 23, to…