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    Articles by Jerry Cornfield
    Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?
    Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 31, 2020 4:30 pm

    Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates

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    Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief
    Sex ed, local control at heart of race...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 31, 2020 4:00 pm

    Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.

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    Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
    Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 17, 2020 1:40 pm

    The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

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    Bret Chiafalo. File photo
    Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 9, 2020 12:50 pm

    Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner

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    Gov. Jay Inslee issued new guidance allowing the resumption of self-service buffets, salad bars, salsa bars, drink stations and other types of communal food sources in Phase 2. File photo
    Buffets and salad bars back on the menu...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 8, 2020 4:55 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.

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    Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo
    Governor doubles down on mask rules
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 6, 2020 11:40 am

    Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask

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    State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 2, 2020 3:40 pm

    A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.

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    Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
    Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 1, 2020 4:20 pm

    Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.

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    Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo
    Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 29, 2020 10:50 am

    His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

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    During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo
    Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 23, 2020 4:20 pm

    Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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    State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo
    Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 19, 2020 3:30 pm

    Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

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    Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW
    WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 11, 2020 4:15 pm

    Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

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    Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
    Future of new sex ed law may rest...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 8, 2020 2:05 pm

    Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

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