Jerry Cornfield

Jerry Cornfield

Jerry Cornfield: Likely wins, probable losses, tight races

Our man in Olympia summarizes the early election results in Washington state and Snohomish County.

 

When should you shop in Lake Stevens? Depends on your name

When should you shop in Lake Stevens? Depends on your name

Mayor Brett Gailey suggested shoppers go on certain days, based on the first letter of their last names.

 

Coronavirus overshadows state lawmakers’ many hits and misses

Coronavirus overshadows state lawmakers’ many hits and misses

As they conclude a 60-day legislative session, the effects of the worsening outbreak weigh heavy.

 

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

Disputes over climate policy, Boeing tax breaks and data privacy await resolution before they adjourn.

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges
This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’
The state has too much money and it’s a problem

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it.

The state has too much money and it’s a problem
School leaders seek to learn why bonds, levies aren’t passing

School leaders seek to learn why bonds, levies aren’t passing

Pinpointing a cause quickly could help them decide whether to try again in April special election

School leaders seek to learn why bonds, levies aren’t passing
On car taxes, Sound Transit says it gets it, but does it?

On car taxes, Sound Transit says it gets it, but does it?

Lawmakers and transit agency leaders are still far apart on how to reduce the cost of those tabs.

On car taxes, Sound Transit says it gets it, but does it?
What lawmakers want to do isn’t always what needs to be done

What lawmakers want to do isn’t always what needs to be done

They’ve introduced 1,341 bills. It’s time they started focusing on the ones that matter most.

What lawmakers want to do isn’t always what needs to be done
Defiant and determined Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap

Defiant and determined Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap

The Republican state representative, linked to domestic terrorism, is not likely to get the boot.

Defiant and determined Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap
Inslee draws a line in the battle on clean fuels law

Inslee draws a line in the battle on clean fuels law

Rebuffed in 2019, the Democratic governor is turning up the heat on those in his party who oppose it.

Inslee draws a line in the battle on clean fuels law
Matt Shea is a man without a caucus. But he has a House seat

Matt Shea is a man without a caucus. But he has a House seat

Whether Democrats try to expel the GOP lawmaker will be a hot topic in the upcoming session.

Matt Shea is a man without a caucus. But he has a House seat
With five elections, get ready to vote a lot in 2020

With five elections, get ready to vote a lot in 2020

It will be a busy year as voters decide the fate of school bonds and help choose the next president.

With five elections, get ready to vote a lot in 2020
Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters

Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters

Before turning the page on the November election, here are a few questions to ponder.

Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters
A gift idea for a troubled relationship: intervention

A gift idea for a troubled relationship: intervention

Appointment flap is latest dispute in protracted rift between Senate Republicans and Lt. Gov. Habib.

A gift idea for a troubled relationship: intervention
Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not

Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not

As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.

Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not
When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent

When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent

A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.

When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent
Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?

Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?

Tim Eyman’s candidacy will settle whether voters like him as much as they like his tax-cutting ideas.

Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?
Affirmative action measure fails but could resurface in 2020

Affirmative action measure fails but could resurface in 2020

Supporters started too late and had too little money to explain the problems R-88 would solve.

Affirmative action measure fails but could resurface in 2020
Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.

Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure