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The Heritage Foundation’s blueprint proposes reclassifying radioactive waste as something less dangerous so it can be disposed of more cheaply.

Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson.

The tax on investment sales earnings affects only .2% of residents, but proponents of I-2109 say it is the first step toward state income tax.

The cap-and-trade program, which 2117 aims to repeal, has been blamed for rising fuel costs, but gas prices have gone up and down since its inception.

Opponents call the ballot measure “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” designed to destroy the program, since enough people dropping out could make it insolvent.

Citing funding issues, inadequate facilities and lack of internal support, Esteban Rodriguez stepped down this week after three years heading the shelter.

The state is moving toward electric-friendly energy policies, but says it won’t outlaw natural gas. I-2066 would preemptively block any such attempts.

A report found administrative barriers and deadlines that may have overwhelmed tribal governments seeking federal funding.

Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator.

Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education.