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Articles by Jerry Cornfield
State representatives respond to roll call during an online meeting before their swearing in on Friday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Other state representatives respond to roll call over a virtual meeting before their swearing in on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online...
By Jerry Cornfield • January 11, 2021 2:50 pm

State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.

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Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in December as he signed the certified statewide election results. Courtesy photo
Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other...
By Jerry Cornfield • December 30, 2020 2:04 pm

An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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State Rep. Brad Klippert, R-Kennewick. (Washington State Legislative Support Services) 2015
New proposal might help Washington get a Republican...
By Jerry Cornfield • December 28, 2020 5:47 pm

An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.

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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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Courtesy photo
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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