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Washingtonians work to bridge the political divide with loved ones
As election night and the holidays approach, experts discuss how political differences can cause conflict and how to have productive talks instead.
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Washington’s general election ballots to be mailed by Oct. 18
Ballots for November’s general election are due to be mailed to voters Friday, Oct. 18. Voters need to submit
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Will carbon tax initiative 2117 lower gas prices? That’s debatable
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.
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Initiative 2124 would make the WA Cares insurance tax optional
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.
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5 takeaways from the superintendent of public instruction debate
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.