NEW: E. Jean Carroll says she’s taking Rachel Maddow shopping for luxury items with $83 million Trump award to help ‘shore up women’s rights’
“First thing, Rachel, you and I are gonna go shopping.”
NEW: Joy Reid trashes Biden for ‘starting another f*cking war’ on MSNBC hot mic
In the background, Reid, on a hot mic, said he’s “starting another f*cking war.”
Lawmakers propose an 11% tax on the ‘privilege’ of buying ammunition
(The Center Square) – Washington Democrats’ latest step toward quelling gun violence in the state isn’t limiting access to firearms but making them more expensive to shoot. Following other states that have proposed it, State Rep. My-Linh
One of Seattle's busiest bus routes gets $64M in federal funding for upgrade
(The Center Square) – One of Seattle’s most used bus routes received a $64.2 million federal grant to improve reliability and access. The funding stems from the Federal Transit Administration’ Small Starts Grant Program, which are intended
Bill raises penalties for threats, attacks on school sports officials in WA
(The Center Square) – “Kill the ump” may have been an expression yelled in jest from the bleachers in years past. Not so much anymore. A disturbing increase in threats and acts of violence toward sports and
Lawmaker blames state agency for no hearing on his child care provider bill
(The Center Square) – A lawmaker blames the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families and the chair of the House Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning Committee for refusing to schedule a public hearing on
I-405 and SR 167 toll lanes to increase toll rates to maximum $15 on March 1
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission on Monday approved increases to toll rates on the Interstate 405 express toll lanes and the State Route 167 high occupancy toll lanes. Drivers using either lanes will
Washington lawmakers seek to lower threshold for DUI charges
(The Center Square) – A proposed bill seeks to lower Washington state’s legal limit for motorists driving under the influence of alcohol to the equivalent of two to three drinks in an adult. House Bill 2196 would
White House admits US has troops on the ground in Yemen
In a press briefing on Jan. 17, Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said, “I’m not aware of any US forces on the ground.”
Washington judge rejects appeal in Spokane Proposition 1 lawsuit
(The Center Square) – A Washington Court of Appeals judge has rejected a nonprofit’s appeal to a December decision against its lawsuit regarding Spokane Proposition 1 banning camping within a certain distance of playgrounds, parks and school