initiatives

March 1, 1999

After I-200

The passage of I-200 means the UW has to find other ways to attract and maintain a diverse student body.

December 1, 1998

Impact of I-200

Initiative 200, which would dismantle affirmative action programs in state government, was approved by Washington state voters 58 percent to 42 percent in the mid-term election held Nov. 3.

December 1, 1994

Behind the numbers

There are plenty of numbers in this issue of Columns—maybe too many.

June 1, 1994

UW spared cuts

Lawmakers spared the University of Washington from budget cuts in the session that concluded in March 1994.

March 1, 1994

Budget worries

UW officials are concerned about long-term trends coming out of Olympia following the passage of Initiative 601.

December 1, 1993

I-601 uncertainty

UW officials are worried that, with the passage of Initiative 601, higher education may be a target when lawmakers look for cuts to balance future state budgets.

Over a barrel

Just as our sister West Coast states have seen their higher education systems suffer under tax-limit initiatives, it may be Washington state's turn.

September 1, 1993

I-602 looms large

Initiative 602's projected effects are outlined below in an article prepared by the UW Office of University Relations.

June 1, 1991

Experts debate initiative to legalize physician-assisted suicide

Initiative 119, if passed, would expand the conditions for terminating medical treatment and would legalize physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill.