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Election leaves legislature divided, again

11/14/2016

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We’re entering the 2017 session with a divided legislature. Democrats have a 50-48 majority in the House, while Republicans hold a 25-24 advantage in the Senate. This is the environment in which we have to pass our contracts - including a 6% COLA over two years.
In 2015, we were able to pass the first COLAs in 7 years by joining together with other public employees, small businesses, and community partners to declare that Public Service Matters. We can do the same this year, by building that same coalition and asking the legislature Invest in Washington.
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Update on Washington state election

11/9/2016

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The 2016 election had a lot of twists but we're excited to see that Hilary Franz will be the new Commissioner of Public Lands. Here are the results for WPEA's endorsed candidates (and initiative):
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction – Chris Reykdal won
  • Initiative 1433 passed
  • 2nd LD: House 1 – Amy Pivetta Hoffman lost
  • 17th LD: Senate – Tim Probst lost
    House 1 – Sam Kim lost
  • 22nd LD: Senate – Sam Hunt won
    House 1 – Laurie Dolan won
    House 2 – Beth Doglio won
  • 28th LD: Senate – Marisa Peloquin lost
    House 1 – Mari Leavitt lost
    House 2 – Christine Kilduff won
  • 43rd LD: House 1 – Nicole Macri won
  • 49th LD: House 2 – Monica Stonier won
  • Thurston County Commission: District 1 – Jim Cooper lost
    District 2 – Kelsey Hulse lost
  • Clark County Council: District 3 – Tanisha Harris lost
    District 4 – Roman Battan lost
Check out The Stand's website for information on other races or visit the Secretary of State's website.
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