DOJ threatens WA election officials with prosecution if noncitizens vote
The letter sets up the latest standoff between the Trump administration and Washington election officials. Trump has long railed against noncitizen voting without evidence, and sought state voter rolls to stave off electoral fraud, which is almost nonexistent. This despite election oversight being the purview of states and Congress. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Getty Images)
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Less than 3% of Americans have private long-term care insurance, according to the governor’s office. The office said nearly half a million Washingtonians are expected to need long-term care services or support within the next decade. Continue reading at KING 5. (KING 5)
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Between the lines: State Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), who chairs the House Transportation Committee, told Axios that annual adjustments are partly intended to avoid the need for another large gas tax increase years down the road. He described those votes as “extremely hard,” noting that Washington already has one of the nation’s highest gas taxes. Continue reading at Axios. (Gabriella Turrisi/Axios)
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