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Washington Stories Posted in October 2007

Simple majority backers trying to get out vote

Category: Education · State: Washington · Source: Tri-City Herald

Supporters of a ballot measure to amend the state's constitution and allow school levies to be approved by a simple majority vote are courting the most reluctant of eligible bachelors -- the apathetic voter.

Posted: Mon, Oct 29, 2007 · 1:00 PM ET

Lawyers, insurance companies take sides on R-67 ballot measure

Category: Trial Lawyers · State: Washington · Source: KXLY

For those that are supporting R-67 it’s designed to hold insurance companies accountable, but those that are against the measure warn R-67 if it’s approved will drive up insurance premiums.

Posted: Tue, Oct 23, 2007 · 9:31 AM ET

Property-rights debate echoes across nation

Category: Property Rights · State: California Idaho Nevada Oregon Washington · Source: Statesman Journal

When Oregon voters approved Measure 37 three years ago, they sparked similar movements in other states.

Posted: Mon, Oct 22, 2007 · 9:18 AM ET

Opinion: Measure would widen school inequality

Category: Education · State: Washington · Source: The Columbian

Proponents of simple majority- proposed in the ballot measure EHJR 4204 - say this is simply democracy at its best.

Posted: Mon, Oct 22, 2007 · 9:15 AM ET

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