Dead and Deader
March 18, 2024
Dead and Deader
Beloved— We are nearing the finish line of session with two huge cutoffs this week. Monday was the cutoff for bills passing through the opposite chamber’s fiscal committees and Ways…
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Op-Ed: State Secretary Hobbs Is Wrong to Oppose Ranked Choice Voting
February 29, 2024
Op-Ed: State Secretary Hobbs Is Wrong to Oppose Ranked Choice Voting
THE URBANIST — By Kamau Chege, Executive Director of the Washington Community Alliance and Kenia Peregrino, statewide coordinator for Washington for Equitable Representation Voter turnout for the November 2023 election…
Who is running for McMorris Rodgers’ open seat, and who won’t say
February 29, 2024
Who is running for McMorris Rodgers’ open seat, and who won’t say
THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW — ... Kamau Chege, executive director of the progressive Washington Community Alliance, an organization with local members including the Hispanic Business Professional Association and Spokane Community Against Racism,…
Council President Sara Nelson Opposes Effort to Increase Voter Turnout
February 29, 2024
Council President Sara Nelson Opposes Effort to Increase Voter Turnout
THE STRANGER — ...Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) introduced House Bill 1932 this session to give localities the option to move their municipal elections to even years, a move that she…
Grieving Your Bills
February 29, 2024
Grieving Your Bills
Hey bestie— Week seven is upon us, and session is moving so fast it feels like we lose another good bill every time you blink. If you’re a Tally subscriber…
The Lil Gift Card Bill That Could
February 22, 2024
The Lil Gift Card Bill That Could
Sup Baller— This week was house of origin cutoff which means another huge swath of bills just croaked, including a few more of ours. If you’re counting, today we are…
Short Session’s No Excuse
February 15, 2024
Short Session’s No Excuse
My dear — We’re over halfway through session now. Two committee cutoffs are behind us and legislators’ hands are 🩸blooooody🩸from all the bills they have killed (nvm the starving children…
Thinking Astrologically
February 8, 2024
Thinking Astrologically
Starshine– Welcome to week four! Yesterday was the first cutoff and we are feeling ✨ enlightened ✨ since all of our Top Eleven made it through! Don’t worry, your eyes…
How to Sit and Wait Faster
February 2, 2024
How to Sit and Wait Faster
Pals– We’ve hit week three which means we are nearing the halfway mark. Next Wednesday, January 31st is the first cutoff date so if bills don’t get to moving past…
