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GSI Statement on Washington State Supreme Court Ruling on Proposition 1

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Greater Spokane Inc. is disappointed by the recent Washington State Supreme Court decision overturning Spokane’s voter-approved Proposition 1.   In August 2024, GSI joined the Downtown Spokane Partnership in filing an amicus brief in support of Proposition 1. This initiative represented our community’s clear intent to protect public spaces near sensitive areas—such as schools, parks, […]

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Legislative Session Update: Week 14 (April 14-18, 2025)

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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate The legislature is heading into the final week of the regular session, constitutionally scheduled to end on Sunday, April 27. This week, the majorities introduced a revised revenue package, held public hearings and voted on bills that raise taxes and implement budgets. The legislature

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Legislative Update Week 13

Legislative Session Update: Week 13 (April 7-11, 2025)

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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Tuesday, April 8 was the deadline for bills to be voted out of fiscal committees, and the legislative process now enters its next phase. Both the House and Senate will shift their focus to floor debates, caucus, and conference committee negotiations as they work

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Legislative Session Update: Week 12 (March 31-April 4, 2025)

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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate As the iconic campus cherry blossoms bloom and the deadline for bills to be voted out of fiscal committees approaches on Tuesday, April 8, the Washington State Legislature is entering the final stretch of the 2025 regular session. This marks a crucial phase in

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