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    Articles by Jerry Cornfield
    Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo
    Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 30, 2021 10:57 am

    As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that have long…

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    Snoqualmie Casino unveiled the first immersive Seahawks-branded table game experience Sept. 18, 2020, in a ribbon cutting dedication with Snoqualmie Tribe Council members and Snoqualmie Casino executives. Courtesy photo
    Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 14, 2021 6:20 pm

    Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.

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    Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health
    Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2021 3:40 pm

    Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

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    Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo
    Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol,...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2021 10:30 am

    A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

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    Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo
    New laws will tax the rich, offer aid...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 5, 2021 12:15 pm

    Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 28, 2021 7:05 pm

    Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

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    Gas pump (Wikimedia Commons)
    Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 23, 2021 4:10 pm

    As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.

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    File Photo
    High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s...
    By Jerry Cornfield • April 12, 2021 10:40 am

    Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.

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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
    Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 31, 2021 4:03 pm

    Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

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    Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. (Wikimedia Commons)
    Insurers told to stop using credit scores to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 24, 2021 2:10 pm

    A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler says.

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    Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 18, 2021 4:59 pm

    He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.

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    Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District
    Inslee signs order to get students back in...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 16, 2021 3:15 pm

    The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

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    Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference March 11, 2021.
    State to expand indoor dining and allow fans...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 11, 2021 2:45 pm

    Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March 22.

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