House Democrats will be looking for some kind of jobs legislation if there is a special session this summer, and Majority Floor Leader Tami Green has suggested one possibility; bonds for school renovations. The bonds would require approval from the voters. The idea is similar to last year’s rejected referendum, but without the bottled water [...]
I-1098: What's in it for Kids?
October 13, 2010 By
There has been and will continue to be a lot of talk about what I-1098 does for the adults in Washington State – cuts state property taxes for everyone, eliminates or cuts B&O taxes for the vast majority of businesses in our state, and establishes a modest income tax on just 1.2% of taxpayers etc… [...]
R-52: E is for Education, Environment, and Employment
October 12, 2010 By
Multiple Choice Exam – R-52 is a referendum to the voters that: A. Creates better, healthier places for children to learn and teachers to work by getting districts the resources to fix critical problems like lead pipes, asbestos, and old heat and ventilation systems. B. Creates 30,000 new jobs across the state. C. Makes smart [...]
Bill Gates Sr. LIVE
October 5, 2010 By
Bill Gates Senior, co-creator and contributor to Initiative 1098, will speak to students at Washington State University at 12:10 p.m. today. You can watch the event LIVE via webcast. LEV has endorsed Initiative 1098 because it would provide $2 billion a year for public education and health care and cut taxes for families and small [...]
How much could you save if Initiative 1098 passes?
September 3, 2010 By
This fall, Washington voters will decide whether to pass Initiative 1098, which would provide $1 billion a year for public education and health care and cut taxes for families and small businesses. Bill Gates Sr. supports the measure because it will help reform Washington’s regressive tax structure by creating a new income tax on high-earners. [...]
Other Voices:High Cost Of Ballot Measures
November 12, 2009 By
(Other Voices is part of a series of posts by guest bloggers. Today’s post is written by Kristina Logsdon, Ballot Initiative Project Director of Win/Win Network.) Fixing our broken ballot measure system It’s official. Truth and equality were the winners on Election Day. Equality was preserved, not only for the LGBT community in retaining the [...]
Washington’s kids and schools are counting on your vote
November 2, 2009 By
Washington’s kids and schools are counting on you to vote and postmark your ballot by tomorrow-Election Day. Two statewide ballot measures will have a tremendous impact on Washington’s children and families. It’s critical that you exercise your right to vote and help protect Washington’s children, families and schools. On Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, the League [...]
Eyman sees the light & supports No on 1033!
October 28, 2009 By
So, has Tim Eyman seen the light? Okay, maybe not. The photo was probably embellished (edited… doctored… whatever) by some hilarious and talented individual. I don’t know for sure. I do know is that if this photo is real, well it makes sense given the latest poll results on Initiative 1033. Everyone wants to be [...]
Two critical decisions for Washington’s children and families are on your Nov. 3rd election ballot
October 14, 2009 By
Two statewide ballot measures will have a tremendous impact on Washington’s children and families. Ballots will arrive in your mailbox this week. It’s critical that you exercise your right to vote and help protect Washington’s children, families and schools. On Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, the League of Education Voters urges a resounding NO vote. I-1033 [...]
