Breaking: WA Dems end efforts to repeal the voter-approved limit on annual property tax growth. It's been a big deal for local governments but hotly opposed by taxpayer groups and GOP. #waleg @GovBobFerguson
Jerry Cornfield
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Jerry Cornfield
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Longtime scribbler, currently state government/politics reporter for Washington State Standard; formerly with The Herald (Everett), Santa Barbara Independent.
- Lawmakers increased funding for special education this year. They also wanted to track the money to see if the programs it pays for work as intended. @GovInslee vetoed an audit they wanted. Democratic sponsor and GOP leaders aren't happy. #waleg
- This morning, ex-Seahawk Doug Baldwin could be formally confirmed to the state Clemency and Pardons Board by the WA State Senate. If you missed it, @davidlgutman spoke with Baldwin about his appointment. #waleg @GovInslee @Seahawks @seattletimes
- Happening now: @govinslee is making his final State of the State speech. Several GOP lawmakers walked out when he said the state will not 'bend the knee' to a "would-be authoritarian's worse impulses' -- a reference to @realDonaldTrump #waleg
- .@WAHouseDems have axed controversial tax on exported fuel from $16B transportation pkg. Move comes amid threat of lawsuits, opposition from leaders of Oregon, Idaho, & Alaska, and concerns within caucus. #waleg @OregonGovBrown @GovInslee @EverettHerald
- Pay cuts for WA state workers? Looks like it. Senate Bill 5792 is coming. Title of the bill: Concerning temporary compensation reductions for state government employees during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. #waleg @WASenDemocrats @WashingtonSRC
- New: Pipeline that @GovInslee blames for contributing to higher gas prices is not shut down as he said several times at news conference Thursday. It's been open for weeks. washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/07/21/pip… #waleg #waelex @awbolympia @Affordable_Fuel @climatesolution
- WA Senate, on 46-3 vote, passes bill to delay WA Cares for 18 months. It will halt payroll tax many have paid since Jan. 1. @govinslee expected to sign Friday. #waleg #waelex @snocounty @EverettHerald
- Breaking: @secstatewa has certified I-2066 for the November ballot. This measure seeks to repeal parts of a new state law intended to speed up the state's transition away from natural gas. It also rolls building code changes @BIAofWA is sponsor. #waleg #waelex
- Debate done. @WAGOP votes to endorse Joe Kent for Congressional District 3 against the incumbent, Democrat @MGPforCongress in 2024. #walex
- Read: @GoldsteinStreet reports on @GovBobFerguson revoking parole of Timothy Pauley who was convicted of killing three people. The action reverses a decision by former Gov. Jay Inslee. #waleg #waelex
