columbian: In Our View: Voters should know how much initiatives cost

Written By Lexi Koren

The Columbian

A court ruling Friday could be significant to the November election in Washington. It also calls to mind the need for voters to be informed.

Thurston County Superior Court Judge Allyson Zipp has ruled that ballots across the state must include information regarding the budget impact of three initiatives. The measures would close revenue streams approved by the Legislature in recent years, overturning a capital gains tax, the Climate Commitment Act and a long-term care program.

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Lexi Koren
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