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Hacks & Wonks

Sep 27, 2024

Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, discusses the role of the State Party in volunteer and candidate support, turning out the Democratic base, maintaining unity within a diverse party, and the transition to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.

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Sep 24, 2024

Ruth Rosas from America Walks and Cecelia Black from Disability Rights Washington share details about next week’s Week Without Driving (September 30 - October 6, 2024), which challenges elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to forgo their cars and understand the barriers for nondrivers.

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Sep 20, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

🏫 School closure plan spurs outrage

👨‍🏫 Dangerous state Superintendent candidate

⛔ Council barges ahead with SOAP/SODA zones

🏘️ … and I-137 quasi-alternative

✈️ Boeing strike and furloughs

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Sep 17, 2024

Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, running for Washington's 5th Legislative District open House seat, outlines her priorities and emphasizes her diverse experience in local government, environmental science, and data-driven policymaking.

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Sep 13, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss:

🗣️ Ferguson/Reichert debate

📋 New poll on statewide initiatives

🏫 Seattle Public Schools closure proposals

💵 New progressive PAC backs Rinck

🏘️ Zahilay proposes $1B for workforce housing

 

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