
politics
WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs
If passed, Initiative 2117 would repeal the state's new Climate Commitment Act, which has raised more than $2B for projects like electrifying transit.
If passed, Initiative 2117 would repeal the state's new Climate Commitment Act, which has raised more than $2B for projects like electrifying transit.
Two Democrats and one Republican, all with notable legal experience and all people of color, are competing to run the state’s largest law office.
A variety of candidates are seeking the statewide office that oversees public-owned lands and firefighting efforts.
After the 20-year incumbent declined to run, 11 candidates are now battling to represent Eastern WA in the historically powerful U.S. House seat.
But fellow university students are working to get them excited about the democratic process and engaged with local elections.