Are the state’s editorial boards reflective of the general voting public? We’ll know after the votes are counted on Initiative 517 and Initiative 522. Based on the near consensus of the editorials to date, supporters of the proposals may be feeling a bit nervous. Here’s a roundup:
Seattle Times
Tacoma News Tribune
Vancouver Columbian
Olympian
Everett Herald
Tri-City Herald
- I-517 (pending)
- Reject Initiative 522
Wenatchee World
- I-517 (pending)
- No need for Initiative 522
Yakima Herald Republic
- I-517 (pending)
- Initiative 522 creates more problems than it solves
Spokesman Review
- I-517 (pending)
- Editorial: I-522 no help to consumers or producers
Here are additional details on Initiative 517 and Initiative 522:
- Initiative 517: to Change Washington’s Initiative and Referendum process
- Citizens’ Guide to Initiative 522: To require GMO labeling on certain food products
[Reprinted with permission from the Washington Policy Center blog]
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