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    Articles by Jerry Cornfield
    Tim Eyman. File photo
    Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure...
    By Jerry Cornfield • December 18, 2020 2:14 pm

    The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.

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    State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo
    Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on...
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 18, 2020 7:35 pm

    They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

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    Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo
    Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 17, 2020 2:44 pm

    In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

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    Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee from a July press conference. FILE PHOTO
    ‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 13, 2020 11:56 am

    Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19

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    Jay Inslee (D), left, and Loren Culp (R). File photo
    Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he...
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 3, 2020 10:00 pm

    Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.

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    State demanded more drop boxes, and now it...
    By Jerry Cornfield • October 22, 2020 5:40 pm

    A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

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    State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
    By Jerry Cornfield • October 15, 2020 11:58 am

    Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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    Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007
    Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in...
    By Jerry Cornfield • October 8, 2020 10:15 am

    In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
    By Jerry Cornfield • September 24, 2020 2:50 pm

    A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

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    Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
    Should state cover school bus costs if there...
    By Jerry Cornfield • September 21, 2020 5:30 am

    With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

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    Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.
    Republican state lawmakers want special session
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 18, 2020 2:50 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

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    Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.
    Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should...
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 5, 2020 4:10 pm

    King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

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    King County Election headquarters in Renton on Aug. 4 for the primary election. Haley Ausbun/staff photo
    Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems...
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 4, 2020 10:20 pm

    Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.

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