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Happy Constitution Day!

Happy Constitution Day!

As summer morphs into fall, Sept. 17 might seem like just another day, but for American history enthusiasts, it’s an important date worth celebrating. On this day 226 years ago, after four months of proposing and compromising ideas, 39 men gathered in Philadelphia to sign the final draft of the United States Constitution. The Constitutional Convention’s framework has stood the test of time, creating a government of checks-and-balances, self-government and, with the addition of a Bill of Rights, protection of…

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How art and elections come together

How art and elections come together

From left: Bennett Elementary principal Nicole Hepworth, Bennett art teacher Gina Ray, State Elections Director Lori Augino, art contest winner Amy Shell and Secretary of State Kim Wyman. (Photo courtesy of JulieAnne Behar.) The General Election Voters’ Pamphlet that Washington residents receive each fall includes plenty of helpful info about candidates and ballot measures so voters can make informed choices when they fill out their ballot. Besides providing lots of fodder for the analytical left side of your brain, the…

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Scenes from the ’13 College Civics tour

Scenes from the ’13 College Civics tour

(Secretary Wyman and Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton (seated left) with Spokane Falls Community College students. Photos courtesy of Lindsay Pryor.) After crisscrossing Washington state this week, Secretary Wyman has finished her first College Civics tour. During the 14-campus tour that began in mid-April, Wyman talked with students about the importance and power of voting and how to become involved on campus and in the community. Wyman said student-developed events were “amazing … and a lot of fun for everyone. …

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Wyman rocks the 2013 College Civics tour

Wyman rocks the 2013 College Civics tour

(Photo courtesy of JulieAnne Behar.) Secretary Wyman capped her successful 14-campus College Civics tour Wednesday with visits to Tacoma Community College, University of Washington Tacoma, Bellevue College and the University of Washington’s main campus in Seattle. Here she is shown meeting with about 30 students during her morning stop at Tacoma CC.  Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson is at her side. During the statewide tour, Wyman has talked with students about the importance of voting and being involved in campus…

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College Civics tour: pie & politics at SVC

College Civics tour: pie & politics at SVC

Many college students like to talk politics. Even more like to eat pie. When you combine the two, you end up with a fun event like the Pie & Politics gathering at Skagit Valley College Tuesday afternoon. SVC culinary students baked the pies for the occasion. Secretary Wyman is shown answering a question at the event as Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau listens. The visit to SVC was the third of four stops that Wyman is making Tuesday as part…

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College Civics tour: Day 3

College Civics tour: Day 3

Secretary Wyman hit the road Monday to continue her spring College Civics tour. Here she is pictured chatting with a Central Washington University student on the Ellensburg campus.  The day began with a visit to Wenatchee Valley College at Omak before stopping at CWU. Wyman then headed east for visits to Spokane Falls Community College and Eastern Washington University. The tour continues Tuesday with visits to Whatcom Community College, Western Washington University, Skagit Valley College and Pacific Lutheran University.

College Civics tour: Kim heads to WSU

College Civics tour: Kim heads to WSU

(Photos courtesy of JulieAnne Behar) Secretary Wyman continued her statewide College Civics tour with a trip east to Pullman to Washington State University. Wyman and state Elections Director Lori Augino (center upper row, above) met with members of WSU’s Panhellenic Council to discuss the importance of voting and being involved with the campus and the needs of the community. Wyman and Augino gave tips on finding great, convenient voter information and how to register online via www.vote.wa.gov and the services…

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Where is Kim? College Civics tour kicks off

Where is Kim? College Civics tour kicks off

(Photo courtesy of Tabatha Blacksmith) Secretary Wyman began her College Civics tour Wednesday with a short trip from the Capitol to South Puget Sound Community College, where she had lunch with student leaders and the college president, Dr. Tim Stokes. She is shown above with some of the student leaders. Wyman continues the tour Thursday with a trip to Pullman to visit Washington State University. During the tour, Wyman is talking with students about the importance of voting and being…

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SecState/Foley Institute Forum: Women & Politics

SecState/Foley Institute Forum: Women & Politics

State Rep. Maureen Walsh (left) answers a question from the audience as former Sen. Lisa Brown, political scientist Richard Fox, political consultant Cathy Allen and AP correspondent Rachel La Corte listen. The accomplishments — and continuing challenge — of women in politics and government in Washington were subject of a Capitol forum sponsored by WSU’s Foley Institute and Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Washington has been termed one of the best states for women to enter the political arena, and…

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Visiting Snohomish County

Visiting Snohomish County

Secretary Reed plans to visit all 39 counties in Washington during his last year in office, and he’s continuing that quest with a two-day visit to Snohomish County this week. Here he is shown speaking to the Mukilteo Kiwanis Club Wednesday morning about the importance of civility and moderation in politics and society.