House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms
(The Center Square) – As Washington state grapples with an operating budget shortfall upwards of $16 billion through 2029, House Democrats are proposing a tax on firearms and ammunition to take the total combined rate as high
Bill requiring more local say for large wind, solar projects faces gloomy future
(The Center Square) – A bill to give local communities more say in large renewable energy projects got a public hearing this week, but Washington Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, isn’t holding her breath that her sponsored legislation
‘It’s on’: AOC takes on Trump, Libs of TikTok in latest rant after accusing Elon Musk of doing Hitler salute
Seattle's outdated school construction code costing city $2.5M a year
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s outdated school construction code is costing more than $2 million a year to fix. The Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee presented its annual update to the Seattle Transportation Committee on Tuesday. STSC
Bill seeks to end 'balance sheet manipulation' for budget revenue forecasts
(The Center Square) – Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would reform the way revenue for the operating budget is forecasted, a move the sponsors say will help prevent another projected shortfall the Legislature is
Steve Bannon’s NY trial delayed to March 4 following legal team change
House takes up bill making fatal hit-and-runs ineligible for first-time offender waiver
(The Center Square) – The mother of a 12-year-old girl struck and killed by a hit and run driver three years ago was back in Olympia this week testifying in support of a bill to make hit-and-run
House Democrat pushes bill requiring liability policy to buy or possess firearms
(The Center Square) – Under a bill proposed Monday, the legislative majority is pushing to require proof of “financial responsibility” before purchasing or possessing a firearm by requiring certain liability policies. Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, proposed
Seattle PD facing challenges in recruiting more women to the job
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department’s goal of increasing female officer staffing levels to 30% by 2030 as part of its 30×30 Initiative remains elusive. According to data collected by The Center Square, SPD’s female