Washington

Washington

Old media — including newspapers — have been complaining about declining advertising revenue, but there is one recommendation that would answer many of the industry’s financial challenges: round-the-clock issues campaigning.

Once an enthusiastic supporter of Seattle’s monorail plan, Mark Baerwaldt is crusading again. But this time he’s opposing Proposition 1, the roads-and-rails ballot measure.

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.

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.

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

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