Politics Supermajority voting is a basic part of Washington state's democracy Washington State Capitol by JasonMercier / May 5, 2011
Equity A division on foster care in Olympia Whose voice should count most in legal decisions about the future of kids removed from their homes because of suspected abuse or neglect? by Allegra Abramo for InvestigateWest / January 23, 2018
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Washington needs a more powerful governor Washington state ballot (2010). by JasonMercier / August 7, 2012
Politics Gregoire presents early Christmas present to reformers Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / December 15, 2011
Politics What is the Legislature's thinking in ending its session? Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by JasonMercier / December 14, 2011
Politics What Oregon can teach us about mail-in voting Both Washington and Oregon vote by mail, but Washington may wait weeks to see their final election results, where Oregon will have unofficial results on election night. by JasonMercier / November 1, 2012
Politics Rational budgeting: Inslee should return state to recent, Democratic model Gov. Jay Inslee by JasonMercier / March 26, 2013
Politics Legislature looks other way on the budget Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / January 26, 2012
Politics Revenue forecast improves odds that Legislature will finish on time There is also no excuse for failing to enact longer-term budget reforms. by JasonMercier / February 16, 2012