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Washington city officials are using ChatGPT for government work
Records show that public servants have used generative AI to write emails to constituents, mayoral letters, policy documents and more.
Nate Sanford
Nate Sanford is a reporter for Cascade PBS and KNKX. A Murrow news fellow, he covers policy and political power dynamics with an emphasis on the issues facing young adults in Washington.
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Elections 2025
Seattle voters appear poised to renew Democracy Voucher program
Proposition 1, funded through a property tax, gives Seattle residents four $25 vouchers to distribute to local candidates each election cycle.
REI agrees to new union bargaining plan, backpay wage increases
After three years of bargaining, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and the two unions representing some REI workers announced an agreement
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Democracy Vouchers make dent with young voters, candidates
Despite low usage, supporters say the program can incentivize candidates to take young voters' concerns seriously and can help improve turnout.
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Pike Place Market car ban extended amid uptick in foot traffic
Citing positive feedback, increased visitors and the upcoming World Cup, the Market is continuing its car-free experiment through next spring.