Jerry Cornfield
State Government and Politics Reporter at Washington State Standard
Longtime scribbler, currently state government/politics reporter for Washington State Standard; formerly with The Herald (Everett), Santa Barbara Independent.
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1 week ago |
columbiabasinherald.com | Jerry Cornfield
OLYMPIA — Few, if any, members of the Washington state Legislature have been allowed to climb to the top of the state Capitol dome this century. That will soon change. A provision in the new capital budget requires 10 legislators be given a guided tour of the upper reaches of the historic building during the fiscal year that starts July 1. Another 10 must get the same opportunity in the following year. “It’s a happy day for the institution,” said state Sen.
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1 week ago |
washingtonstatestandard.com | Jerry Cornfield
Few, if any, members of the Washington state Legislature have been allowed to climb to the top of the state Capitol dome this century. That will soon change. A provision in the new capital budget requires 10 legislators be given a guided tour of the upper reaches of the historic building during the fiscal year that starts July 1. Another 10 must get the same opportunity in the following year. “It’s a happy day for the institution,” said state Sen.
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2 weeks ago |
wvnews.com | Jerry Cornfield
Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union. Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor during a contentious 2025 legislative session put a political spotlight on the president of the Washington Federation of State Employees. The union represents 54,000 state government, higher education and public service workers.
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2 weeks ago |
washingtonstatestandard.com | Jerry Cornfield
Former Washington state lawmaker Mark Mullet didn’t break any laws when he accepted contributions to his campaign for Issaquah mayor in December, a judge ruled Friday. Issaquah Municipal Court Judge Scott Stewart dismissed a complaint against Mullet, saying the city ordinance he was accused of violating, which restricted when candidates could receive donations, is unconstitutional. Stewart ruled from the bench following a hearing that lasted a little over five minutes.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Jerry Cornfield
A photo from 2024 shows former Democratic state Sen. Mark Mullet, when he was running for governor. He’s now running to be mayor of Issaquah after retiring from the Legislature. (Photo courtesy of Mark Mullet gubernatorial campaign)Former Washington state lawmaker Mark Mullet didn’t break any laws when he accepted contributions to his campaign for Issaquah mayor in December, a judge ruled Friday.
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ICYMI: @WA_OFM budget instruction letter to WA state agencies says to look for more ways to cut spending. And new 4-year outlook adopted by Economic & Revenue Forecast Council has a negative fund balance at end of FY28. #waleg #waelex https://t.co/N2R1Al2ulw
Read: @secstatewa says WA State Research Library and Talking Book & Braille Library will be closed to public starting July 1. #waleg and @GovBobFerguson didn't provide funding . A dozen jobs will be cut too. https://t.co/GAcIpFZ7i6
The story: https://t.co/Of1nol3AvT #waleg
Until this past week, I didn't know of the underground tunnel linking Cherberg and O'Brien buildings. Today, I wrote on $4M of repairs needed to prevent it from literally caving in. #waleg #waelex https://t.co/9CWkxDvNtL