The state Supreme Court last year upheld the program. Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes said the court's refusal to take the case means the constitutionality of the voucher program is settled.
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GM and Ventec relying on Woodinville supplier in venture to rapidly make more ventilators for coronavirus patients
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Truck manufacturer Paccar closing factories worldwide until April 6 due to coronavirus market woes
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Microsoft push brings medical supplies from overseas to aid in state’s coronavirus fight
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