Big bucks: New report shows $20m for initiatives
The Washington Public Disclosure Commission reports that state initiative efforts have drawn over $20 million in contributions. This includes the $10 million raised by Stop the Food & Beverage Tax Hikes, promoters of Initiative 1107, which would roll back recently adopted taxes on pop, bottled water, and candy. Most of the money and in-kind contributions came from the American Beverage Association. The commission said Washington Citizens for Liquor Reform, backers of I-1105, brought in $2 million from two sources. This…