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Washington Voters Face Soaring Legislative Pay Hikes
Bruce Helm, a Seattle furniture salesman, organized a rapid initiative campaign to curb salary boosts for Washington state officials. His drive, backed by volunteers and signatures, led to Initiative Measure 282 set for the November ballot, aiming to cap raises at 5.5 percent over 1965 levels and 1972 levels for judges.
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Philip Hager
Los Angeles Times
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Bruce
Helm
Washington State
Gate
Washington
Bruce K. Helm
Bruce Helm
Supreme Appellate
Superior Court
Ocean Shores
State Capitol