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• Initiative and Referendum History Series: Three states celebrated 100 years of I&R during 2012 elections Dec 26, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Past repeats itself with old issues in new states Dec 18, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Washington State Executive Officials Dec 11, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Washington Congressional Seats Dec 04, 2012
• State of Washington updates state certificates following same-sex marriage vote Nov 30, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Washington State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Washington State Executive Officials Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Washington Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
• Fire district recall set for November 13 Nov 01, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Northwest region Oct 19, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Veto referendums heavily season voters' plates on election day Oct 16, 2012
• Press Release: The Top 15 Races We're Talking About Oct 15, 2012
• Eight state measures on Washington's November 2012 ballot Sep 30, 2012
• A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
• Washington and Colorado marijuana initiatives raise $3 million Aug 31, 2012
• 2012 elections review: Washington primary results still trickling in Aug 08, 2012
• Election aftermath: No primary upsets for evergreen state executive candidates Aug 08, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Seven more measures barge onto ballot; court ruling frees up state's initiative process Aug 07, 2012
• Election preview: "Top-two" nominations await Washington's state executive primaries Aug 06, 2012
• Making sense of the August 7, 2012 elections Aug 06, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Washington voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Aug 06, 2012
• 2012's school bond measures exceed 2011 records in bond dollars and approval ratings Aug 01, 2012
• 2012 competitiveness in Washington state legislative elections Jul 25, 2012
• Local school property tax measures and approval ratings on the rise in 2012 Jul 13, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Governor's proposal nudges one measure off of state ballot Jul 10, 2012
• $6 billion in school bonds decided at the ballot box Jul 06, 2012
• July 6 big day for four states with initiative petition drive deadlines Jul 06, 2012
• Direct democracy in full swing as seven state initiative deadlines arrive this week Jul 02, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: California sees increase in initiative related litigation Jun 27, 2012
• Washington same-sex referendum supporters turn in signatures Jun 07, 2012
• Field is set for Washington's nine state executive blanket primaries May 19, 2012
• Spokane Council amends local initiative process May 01, 2012
• Washington sees 80 percent approval of local measures Apr 18, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: 24 states have had signature filing deadlines Apr 09, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Republicans to run as Democrats in Wisconsin Senate recalls Apr 02, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: Washington and California See Several Legal Developments Mar 28, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Legislators keeping local law enforcement busy Mar 26, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Recalls scheduled in Wisconsin as turbulent session comes to a close Mar 19, 2012
• Redistricting Roundup: Legislature approves new maps, much to chagrin of voters Mar 16, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Three states adjourn with work unfinished, head to special sessions Mar 12, 2012
• Highs and lows revealed in review of local election websites across the country Mar 12, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Washington legislature mired in budget showdown Mar 05, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Budgets taking shape in several states Feb 27, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Battle lines drawn on gay marriage, "personhood" bills Feb 20, 2012
• Washington local election sees 94 percent of issues approved Feb 17, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: A west coast state shakes up certified measure total Feb 14, 2012
• Eight states launch pilot program to tackle voter registration errors Feb 14, 2012
• Washington referendum waiting in the wings after passage of marriage bill Feb 09, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Marriage, marijuana fight for the political center stage Feb 07, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Initiative news elevated by flurry of signature filing deadlines Jan 31, 2012
• Washington marijuana initiative certified, heads to legislature first Jan 30, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: Year begins with slew of court actions Jan 25, 2012
• Gay marriage bill poised to pass Washington state legislature; opponents consider veto referendum Jan 24, 2012
• School bonds fared lower approval ratings with nearly $8 billion voted on in 2011 Jan 10, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Certification slowdown continues during anniversary of Tuesday Count Jan 10, 2012
• 2011 ballot measure campaign donations rack up to a staggering $85 million Jan 05, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: The new year kicks off with intense initiative activity Jan 03, 2012

• Redistricting Roundup: Commission looks to approve map before deadline Dec 30, 2011
• Washington marijuana supporters submit thousands of petition signatures Dec 30, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: A rush of developments occur in 2011's last breaths Dec 27, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Lawsuit knocks measure from ballot for the time being Dec 20, 2011
• Approved liquor privatization measure faces lawsuit in state of Washington Dec 08, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Two governors, two separate tax increase proposals Dec 06, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Signer privacy and redistricting generate legal battles Nov 30, 2011
• Washington special session begins with review of temporary sales tax increase Nov 30, 2011
• Election aftermath: Washington's liquor privatization and long-term care initiatives passing, toll initiative is too close to call Nov 09, 2011
• Election preview: 2011 state and local measures serve as precursor to 2012 Nov 07, 2011
• Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Washington Oct 27, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: October sees variety of legal developments Oct 26, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: donations provide big backdrop as 2011 elections take center stage Oct 25, 2011
• Washington R-71 petition release halted Oct 25, 2011
• Washington State releases Referendum 71 petitions following ruling Oct 18, 2011
• Washington's Referendum 71 petition signature debate continues Oct 05, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Flurry of legal decisions as bills await action Sep 28, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure campaigns center around five states Sep 27, 2011
• Washington State redistricting commission reveals new maps Sep 15, 2011
• Washington State OFM predicts one initiative may produce millions in state revenue Aug 16, 2011
• Washington primary ballot hosts just local elections Aug 16, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: disagreement on display with swarm of veto referendum proposals Aug 09, 2011
• Five measures to appear in the state of Washington, all three initiatives cleared Aug 03, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: in the home stretch - petition drives come to a close for 2011 Aug 02, 2011
• Initiative 1183 in Washington makes 2011 ballot Jul 29, 2011
• Washington Democrats challenge supermajority vote requirement Jul 27, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Signature verification clears three measures for 2011 ballot Jul 26, 2011
• Washington toll initiative green lit for 2011 statewide ballot Jul 26, 2011
• Verification checks begin for Washington's 2011 initiatives Jul 22, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: measure flatline continues as initiative sponsors play the waiting game Jul 19, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Citizens' efforts dominate ballot measure headlines across the country Jul 12, 2011
• Washington's petition deadline arrives, three initiatives expected to file (Updated) Jul 08, 2011
• Deal forged, chicken cage ballot initiatives dropped in Washington and Oregon Jul 08, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Seasoned judges, gambling - the subjects of two newly certified measures Jul 05, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Battles continue over TABOR and traffic cams Jun 22, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Alabama heaps on 10 more amendments Jun 21, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2012 total on record pace as Alabama and Idaho contribute Jun 14, 2011
• Washington Governor Christine Gregorie will not seek a third term Jun 14, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted, lawsuits filed Jun 07, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Several local ballot measures involved in litigation Jun 06, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011 May 24, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge May 17, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Florida adds more juice to 2012 total with 7 measures May 10, 2011
• Washington April election show majority failed Apr 27, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: five state measures move forward to ballots for 2012 Apr 26, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
• Lawmakers in nine state form caucus to battle TSA rules Apr 16, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: days for legislative sessions are numbered Apr 12, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits dominate early stages of redistricting processes Apr 08, 2011
• Road and transit tax proposals may surface on Washington's 2012 ballot Mar 29, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: sports arena question scores a spot on the 2012 ballot Mar 22, 2011
• Washington liquor privatization may appear on the ballot for the second consecutive year Mar 21, 2011
• Washington signature privacy trial will be heard in September Mar 02, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts Feb 18, 2011
• Washington, Missouri & Ohio February election most levies approved Feb 11, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 certified total aching to increase with newly proposed measures Feb 08, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: February begins with nearly double the number of proposed citizen initiatives Feb 01, 2011
• Governors in the news: threatening messages aimed at Christine Gregoire land a man in jail Jan 31, 2011
• Four Washington cities look to vote on Red Light cameras Jan 28, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Even as full census data has yet to be released, already 4 states have lawsuits Jan 28, 2011
• The Tuesday Count remains steady as Maine's deadlines come and go Jan 25, 2011
• Washington State lawmaker proposes new requirements to the initiative process Jan 24, 2011
• Governors in the news: state executives are reaching out to fellow lawmakers to achieve their agendas Jan 19, 2011
• Washington lawmakers proposing tighter campaign finance laws Jan 14, 2011
• Federal court upholds Washington "Top 2" primary Jan 14, 2011
• Washington SOS proposes bumping up primary election date Jan 10, 2011
• Washington's first local election to be held February 8th Jan 07, 2011

• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
• Washington's high court dismisses R-71 challenge Dec 13, 2010
• Eyman signature privacy case dismissed, R-71 challenge returns to court in 2011 Nov 22, 2010
• Washington voters approve four of nine measures Nov 09, 2010
• Washington measures some of 2010's most hotly-debated Nov 01, 2010
• 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Washington campaign finance laws Oct 14, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures Sep 30, 2010
• Only 19 state senate challengers topple incumbents in 2010 Sep 29, 2010
• Washington State AG will argue to entire 9th Circuit to uphold state's felon voting ban. Sep 20, 2010
• Washington State AG files appeal over felon voting ban Sep 20, 2010
• Washington State AG appeals campaign finance ruling Sep 17, 2010
• Ruling releases Washington initiative petitions Sep 10, 2010
• In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes Sep 09, 2010
• Federal judge strikes down contribution limits on Washington ballot issues Sep 07, 2010
• U.S. Defense Department deny four states waiver from military ballot law Aug 28, 2010
• 10 states seek waivers from compliance with MOVE Act Aug 26, 2010
• Judge keeps Washington R-71 petition signers' names sealed Aug 13, 2010
• I-1107 certified in Washington Jul 29, 2010
• Nearly all Washington State initiative bills die in committee Jul 27, 2010
• I-1098 income tax initiative qualifies in State of Washington Jul 16, 2010
• Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
• Initiative petition deadlines arrive in Oregon and Washington (update) Jul 02, 2010
• Workers' Comp Initiative second to file in Washington state Jul 01, 2010
• "Costco Initiative" first to file signatures in Washington Jun 26, 2010
• SCOTUS rules R-71 petition signatures can be made public Jun 24, 2010
• Washington liquor initiative challenges similar liquor initiative Jun 04, 2010
• Washington poll shows voter support for proposed income tax initiative May 25, 2010
• Washington bond measure language called into question May 11, 2010
• Supreme Court skeptical of signature privacy arguments Apr 29, 2010
• Majority of Washington local measures are approved Apr 29, 2010
• Sixteen Washington counties head to the polls Apr 27, 2010
• Washington signature privacy battle heads to Supreme Court Apr 27, 2010
• 18 states announce support to keep citizen petitions as open records Apr 01, 2010
• Washington Governor signs ballot design law Mar 16, 2010
• Washington Bail Measure headed to voters this fall Mar 09, 2010
• Gov. Gregoire expected to officially suspend Washington's I-960 Feb 24, 2010
• SCOTUS hearing scheduled for R-71 signature privacy case Feb 17, 2010
• Anti-initiative bill reintroduced in Washington Feb 01, 2010
• Marijuana buds on 2010 ballots Jan 16, 2010
• Supreme Court agrees to hear R-71 signature privacy case Jan 16, 2010
• Initiative filed to legalize marijuana possession in State of Washington Jan 14, 2010
• Tim Eyman files language for his 2010 initiative Jan 12, 2010
• Washington GOP and Libertarians ordered to repay state on Initiative 872 Jan 07, 2010
• Washington lawmaker proposes public works bond measure Jan 04, 2010

• SCOTUS to decide in January whether to take R-71 case Dec 30, 2009
• Washington proposed bill would make initiative & referendum signatures public Dec 07, 2009
• Washington's domestic partnership law goes into effect today Dec 03, 2009
• Same-sex marriage measures raised over $100 million in 2008 Dec 02, 2009
• Eyman privacy case awaits Referendum 71 ruling Nov 24, 2009
• Washington's Tim Eyman may return for 2010 ballot Nov 10, 2009
• Washington voters said "yes" to domestic rights and "no" to I-1033 Nov 05, 2009
• Opponents raise millions against Washington's I-1033 Nov 01, 2009
• Six states prepare to face off in November 3rd elections Oct 29, 2009
• Washington judge rejects increase of donor limit Oct 28, 2009
• Washington finance campaign law to be discussed in court Oct 22, 2009
• SCOTUS upholds R-71 ban on petition names Oct 21, 2009
• Supreme Court Justice temporarily blocks R-71 names Oct 20, 2009
• R-71 signature privacy case continues Oct 18, 2009
• Washington Court of Appeals lifts ban on R-71 petitions Oct 15, 2009
• Eyman petitions to stay private for now Oct 15, 2009
• Tim Eyman files lawsuit to block release of petition signatures Oct 14, 2009
• Washington's I-1033 opposition receives funding boost Oct 13, 2009
• New poll shows I-1033 with a lead, many undecided Oct 10, 2009
• Washington's I-1033 likely to pass, according to polls Oct 01, 2009
• Washington tax increases possible, voters to decide on spending limit Sep 30, 2009
• R-71 returns to court regarding signature privacy Sep 25, 2009
• Washington coalition aims to defeat I-1033 Sep 25, 2009
• Court lacks authority to change I-1033 language, says judge Sep 17, 2009
• Judge Settle's TRO appealed by Open Government Activist Sep 12, 2009
• Signatures on R-71 will remain private for now Sep 11, 2009
• Washington R-71 lawsuit dismissed a second time Sep 09, 2009
• Washington I-1033 supporters file lawsuit regarding ballot language Sep 08, 2009
• Federal judge maintains ban on R-71 petition release Sep 08, 2009
• Superior Court judge dismisses R-71 challenge but states concerns about signatures Sep 03, 2009
• Washington R-71 qualifies for November ballot Sep 01, 2009
• Washington's "Top-Two" debate will go to court Aug 27, 2009
• Washington R-71 signature count 2/3 complete Aug 25, 2009
• Pierce County ballot language suit goes to court Aug 24, 2009
• Seattle voters say NO to plastic bag tax Aug 19, 2009
• Washington R-71 donor names to be made public Aug 13, 2009
• Federal judge grants signature privacy TRO Jul 30, 2009
• Washington sales tax proposal to not be on ballot Jul 27, 2009
• Support for Washington annexation referendum dropped Jul 27, 2009
• Foes of expanded domestic partnership rights file signatures Jul 25, 2009
• Washington domestic partnership law likely to be put on hold Jul 21, 2009
• Olympia property tax levy proposal dropped Jul 16, 2009
• Washington budget initiative to be on this year's ballot Jul 16, 2009
• Washington legislators increase use of emergency clause Jul 14, 2009
• Washington's King County primary election a month away Jul 09, 2009
• Seattle city council approves $145 million property-tax levy Jul 07, 2009
• Washington property tax initiative likely to move to ballot Jul 05, 2009
• Washington immigration initiative unlikely to make ballot Jul 02, 2009
• Washington group withdraws ballot challenge May 29, 2009
• Lawsuit filed against Referendum 71 ballot title May 27, 2009
• King County man files veto referendum against annexation law May 27, 2009
• Referendum 71 language filed in State of Washington May 21, 2009
• Frank Chopp endorses sales tax hike Apr 20, 2009

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