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Ballot proposition news headlines from Washington

2019

No news has been posted yet for this year.

2018

No news was posted for this year.

2017

Every vote counts: Close ballot measure races in the largest cities Dec 07, 2017

2016

The Federal Vacancy Count 6/29/2016 Jun 29, 2016
The Federal Vacancy Count 4/27/2016 Apr 27, 2016
The Federal Vacancy Count 2/24/2016 Feb 24, 2016
Ballot Law Update: State lawmakers respond to local politics from last year Feb 05, 2016

2015

2014

The Tuesday Count: Familiar activists working on 2015, 2016 measures Dec 09, 2014
The Tuesday Count: More marijuana, minimum wage measures expected in upcoming elections Nov 25, 2014
Washington judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 18, 2014
2014 supreme court election results: Democratic gain in North Carolina, incumbents dominate nationally Nov 05, 2014
The Tuesday Count: California will remain one state as “Six Californias” fails signature count Sep 16, 2014
Incumbent turnover increases only slightly following nine state legislative primaries Aug 13, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Marijuana a prevalent issue on state and local ballots Jul 29, 2014
The Tuesday Count: From Citizens United v. FEC to parental custody battles, diverse issues certified for November ballot Jul 23, 2014
The Tuesday Count: 2014 shaping up to be a remarkably light year for initiatives Jul 09, 2014
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/18/2014 Jun 18, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage battle heating up at state and local levels Jun 17, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Medical malpractice measure makes California ballot May 20, 2014
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/7/2014 May 07, 2014
Mary Yu appointed to Washington's high court May 02, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Number of measures on 2014 ballots steadily increasing Apr 29, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Alaska initiatives moved from August to November ballot Apr 22, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Illinois 2014 ballot - Double the measures, double the fun Apr 15, 2014
The Tuesday Count: Legislative referrals expanding statewide ballots Mar 26, 2014
State Legislative Tracker: Ohio incumbent commits filing error Feb 24, 2014
State Legislative Tracker: Massachusetts rep expelled from legislature Feb 10, 2014
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/22/2014 Jan 22, 2014

2013

Courtroom Weekly: Ghost hunters and lethal injections Jan 02, 2014
Courtroom Weekly: Kids and the courts Dec 19, 2013
State Legislative Tracker: Illinois to convene special session Dec 02, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Guns, GMOs likely to appear on 2014 ballots Nov 27, 2013
The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2013, a glance at 2014 Nov 13, 2013
Local measures post election report: Fracking bans and marijuana taxes approved but Cincinnati pension initiative suffers crushing defeat Nov 07, 2013
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/6/2013 Nov 06, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Final pre-election report Nov 06, 2013
Courtroom Weekly: Halloween edition Oct 31, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Washington 2013 measure breaks campaign funding record Oct 30, 2013
Courtroom Weekly: Public records and illegal graves Oct 24, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Millions donated to 2013 ballot measure campaigns Oct 23, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Low number of initiatives on 2013 ballots Oct 15, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Ballotpedia announces 5 most important 2013 ballot measures Oct 08, 2013
The Tuesday Count: 2013 Pre-election coverage Oct 02, 2013
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/25/2013 Sep 25, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Ballots set for November 2013 election Sep 24, 2013
State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature debates public assistance issues Sep 23, 2013
The Tuesday Count: CO school tax officially certified for 2013 ballot Sep 10, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Maine may be first state to put Common Core on the ballot Aug 27, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Five advisory questions to appear on Washington 2013 ballot Aug 13, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Texas sees approval of first 2014 ballot measure Aug 06, 2013
State Legislative Tracker: Lobbyist food and drink causes concern in Washington Jul 29, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Nonpartisan coalition seeks to reform Illinois redistricting laws Jul 23, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Alaska oil tax referendum garners 20,000 more signatures than required Jul 16, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Deadlines pass with no signature filings in WA & OH Jul 09, 2013
Residents of Pacific, Washington recall Mayor Sun Jul 01, 2013
State Legislative Tracker: New state senator in Washington Jun 10, 2013
State Legislative Tracker: Ethics allegations force another resignation Jun 03, 2013
Washington Initiative 1183, liquor privatization, celebrates one year anniversary May 31, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Immigration, gambling and hunting may appear on 2014 ballots May 14, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Washington certification, Medicaid, and hot button topics in Maryland May 07, 2013
State of Washington to vote on GMO labeling this November May 01, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Genetically modified food, marijuana and Croatian golf courses Apr 30, 2013
State Legislative Tracker: New Jersey candidate removed from ballot Apr 22, 2013
Washington petitition drive deadline scheduled for July 5 Apr 16, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Abortion, nuclear weapons and petition rights dominate Mar 26, 2013
Gov. Inslee appoints new Washington Director of Agriculture Mar 15, 2013
Washington initiative tackles I-90 tolls Feb 28, 2013
Allegations of petition fraud surround two 2013 initiatives in Washington Feb 14, 2013
The Tuesday Count: Land preservation comes to the forefront of state's 2013 legislative session Feb 05, 2013
Washington's 2013 Initiative 522 clears signature hurdle Feb 04, 2013
The Tuesday Count: A battle is blazing over minimum wage; voters could have last say Jan 29, 2013
Washington's Initiative 517 soars over first hurdle Jan 24, 2013
2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount Jan 11, 2013
The Tuesday Count: First report of 2013 shows new year, new flood of proposals Jan 08, 2013
Pair of Washington initiatives to turn in signatures early (Updated) Jan 03, 2013

2012

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
Washington election recap, 2012 Nov 15, 2012
JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 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
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/24/2012 Oct 24, 2012
Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Northwest region Oct 19, 2012
2012 State Supreme Court Elections Oct 19, 2012
JP Election Brief: The Supreme Court Special Oct 18, 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
JP Election Brief: Alabama dollars to Washington lawsuits (and more!) Oct 04, 2012
Eight state measures on Washington's November 2012 ballot Sep 30, 2012
Washington Supreme Court Justice Charles Johnson honored Sep 30, 2012
A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
Washington and Colorado marijuana initiatives raise $3 million Aug 31, 2012
JP Election Brief: Individual races and big picture questions Aug 30, 2012
National Association of Basketball Coaches files brief on behalf of affirmative action Aug 25, 2012
JP Election Brief: High court races setting the tone Aug 23, 2012
Iowa joins 13 other states in urging Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action Aug 17, 2012
JP Election Brief: Primary results from Michigan and Washington (and more!) Aug 09, 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
Ltrodgers/WA SEO election wrapup article 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
JP Election Brief: Results from Texas and Georgia (and more!) Aug 02, 2012
2012's school bond measures exceed 2011 records in bond dollars and approval ratings Aug 01, 2012
JP Election Brief: Ready for the next round of primaries Jul 26, 2012
2012 competitiveness in Washington state legislative elections Jul 25, 2012
Ninth Circuit postpones 2013 judicial conference over cost concerns, 2012 in Maui still scheduled Jul 19, 2012
Local school property tax measures and approval ratings on the rise in 2012 Jul 13, 2012
JP Election Brief: Supreme Court races and controversy in Illinois Jul 12, 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
JP Election Brief: Coast to coast coverage Jun 21, 2012
Washington Supreme Court adopts new standards for lawyers providing indigent defense Jun 16, 2012
Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/13/2012 Jun 13, 2012
Washington same-sex referendum supporters turn in signatures Jun 07, 2012
JP Election Brief: All about appellate courts May 24, 2012
Ninth Circuit annual judicial conference in Hawaii draws questions from U.S. Senators over cost May 22, 2012
Field is set for Washington's nine state executive blanket primaries May 19, 2012
JP Election Brief: Focus on the Gulf States and Northwest May 17, 2012
Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed to Ninth Circuit May 08, 2012
JP Election Brief: Candidates filing in Michigan, Kentucky, Washington and more! May 03, 2012
Spokane Council amends local initiative process May 01, 2012
JP Election Brief: Florida gets ready as Alabama wraps up (and more!) Apr 26, 2012
Washington sees 80 percent approval of local measures Apr 18, 2012
A win for public record rights in Washington state Apr 13, 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
Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/7/2012 Mar 07, 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
Japanese whalers bring the "Whale Wars" to land in a Seattle court 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
Facebook teams up with Washington Attorney General to fight online spam Feb 01, 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 26, 2012
Gay marriage bill poised to pass Washington state legislature; opponents consider veto referendum Jan 24, 2012
King County Superior Court judge runs for Washington Supreme Court Jan 14, 2012
Federal judge imposes environmental controls on Washington dairy farm Jan 14, 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

2011

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
Gerry Alexander to leave WA Supreme Court Dec 21, 2011
The Tuesday Count: Lawsuit knocks measure from ballot for the time being Dec 20, 2011
Snohomish Family Drug Court judge retires Dec 16, 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 Dec 01, 2011
Washington special session begins with review of temporary sales tax increase Nov 30, 2011
Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Mississippi, Montana, Washington and West Virginia Nov 17, 2011
Appointment made to Washington Supreme Court Nov 16, 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
Longview City Attorney appointed to Cowlitz County Superior Court Nov 01, 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
Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/12/2011 Oct 12, 2011
Washington's Referendum 71 petition signature debate continues Oct 05, 2011
Kittitas County Superior Court judge retires from service Oct 01, 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 16, 2011
Judge Stonier to step down from Cowlitz County Superior Court Aug 25, 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
Guidebook released clarifying process of becoming a judge Aug 11, 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
Veterans given second chance in Thurston County 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
Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/6/2011 Jul 06, 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
Superior Court Judge rules Governor can withhold records from public Jun 20, 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
Washington Supreme Court weighs in on red light cameras Jun 01, 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
Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
The Tuesday Count: Florida adds more juice to 2012 total with 7 measures May 10, 2011
Governor signs new DUI bill into law May 01, 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
Superior Court judge to step down 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
Budget concerns raised over judge's ruling Apr 01, 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
Superior Court judge dismisses case against Clark College Mar 15, 2011
Washington signature privacy trial will be heard in September Mar 02, 2011
Municipal court judge sues city over pay cut Mar 01, 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
Supreme Weekly: The cost of running for a Supreme Court Feb 03, 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
Supreme Weekly: Budget cuts and a quick switch Jan 20, 2011
Governors in the news: state executives are reaching out to fellow lawmakers to achieve their agendas Jan 19, 2011
Judge Bridges to retire from the Chelan Superior Court Jan 15, 2011
Washington lawmakers proposing tighter campaign finance laws Jan 14, 2011
Federal court upholds Washington "Top 2" primary Jan 14, 2011
Judge Haven retires after 20 years on the District Court bench Jan 14, 2011
Supreme Weekly: Looking at the 2010 state Supreme Court elections Jan 13, 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

2010

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
Wiggins pulls ahead in close Supreme Court race Nov 12, 2010
Washington voters approve four of nine measures Nov 09, 2010
Washington measures some of 2010's most hotly-debated Nov 01, 2010
Steiner announces retirement from Pierce County Court Oct 30, 2010
9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Washington campaign finance laws Oct 14, 2010
Municipal Court race stirs up controversy Oct 09, 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
Judge Schwab to retire Sep 18, 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
Justice Johnson re-elected to Supreme Court Aug 19, 2010
Judge keeps Washington R-71 petition signers' names sealed Aug 13, 2010
Former Superior Court judge banned from judicial office Aug 10, 2010
Judge Eiler suspended for "rudeness" Aug 09, 2010
Three candidates seek King County judgeship Aug 06, 2010
I-1107 certified in Washington Jul 29, 2010
Altman appointed to Skamania County Superior Court Jul 28, 2010
Nearly all Washington State initiative bills die in committee Jul 27, 2010
Justice Sanders faces two challengers for Supreme Court seat Jul 26, 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
O'Brien challenges Finkle for King County judgeship Jul 08, 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 27, 2010
SCOTUS rules R-71 petition signatures can be made public Jun 25, 2010
Bridgewater will not seek re-election Jun 14, 2010
Martin sworn in to Superior Court position Jun 08, 2010
Washington liquor initiative challenges similar liquor initiative Jun 04, 2010
King County Superior Court judge announces retirement Jun 03, 2010
Washington poll shows voter support for proposed income tax initiative May 25, 2010
Spokane Superior Court judge to retire May 21, 2010
Rietschel appointed to Superior Court May 19, 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
Judge Worswick appointed to Court of Appeals Apr 28, 2010
Sixteen Washington counties head to the polls Apr 27, 2010
Washington signature privacy battle heads to Supreme Court Apr 27, 2010
Ballot proposition activists gear up for April 28 SCOTUS hearing on signature privacy Apr 27, 2010
18 states announce support to keep citizen petitions as open records Apr 01, 2010
Siddoway appointed to the Court of Appeals Mar 30, 2010
Spearman appointed to Court of Appeals Mar 30, 2010
Three candidates seek Yakima County judgeships Mar 30, 2010
Two judges seek Benton County judgeship Mar 30, 2010
Washington Governor signs ballot design law Mar 16, 2010
Justice Johnson seeks re-election to Washington Supreme Court Mar 12, 2010
Washington Bail Measure headed to voters this fall Mar 09, 2010
Justice Sanders seeks re-election to Washington Supreme Court Mar 02, 2010
Judge Finkle appointed to King County District Court Feb 26, 2010
Gov. Gregoire expected to officially suspend Washington's I-960 Feb 24, 2010
Study says women under-represented in nine state court systems Feb 24, 2010
SCOTUS hearing scheduled for R-71 signature privacy case Feb 17, 2010
Wiggins seeks spot on Washington Supreme Court Feb 11, 2010
Anti-initiative bill reintroduced in Washington Feb 01, 2010
Gonzaga law professor confirmed to the federal bench Jan 26, 2010
Ekstrom seeks Benton County District Court judgeship Jan 20, 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
Chief Justice sworn in on Washington Supreme Court Jan 12, 2010
Tim Eyman files language for his 2010 initiative Jan 12, 2010
Iowa 2010 news Jan 11, 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

2009

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
Barbara Madsen will be State of Washington's new Chief Justice 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 Supremes say judicial records not public Oct 16, 2009
Washington Court of Appeals lifts ban on R-71 petitions Oct 15, 2009
Eyman petitions to stay private for now Oct 15, 2009
Five-way race for Snohomish County Superior Court Oct 14, 2009
Law professor nominated for federal judgeship Oct 14, 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
Washington judge rules camera records must be made public 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 Sep 03, 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
New chief judge appointed for the Eastern District of Washington Jul 22, 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 28, 2009
King County man files veto referendum against annexation law May 28, 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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