Report: WA wealth tax would not cause 'mass exodus of millionaires'
(The Center Square) – A novel tax proposal out of Washington state could perform better than expected after a report published Monday disputed claims that higher rates would drive millionaires out of the area. The findings follow
California, Arizona, other states sue to protect AmeriCorps from cuts
(The Center Square) – California and Arizona Tuesday joined 22 other states and the District of Columbia to sue the Trump administration to stop cuts in AmeriCorps’ grants and workforce. The lawsuit objects to the federal government
Harassed and ‘told to buy Visine’: Ex-SPD exec demands $3M over toxic workplace
(The Center Square) – Former Seattle Police Department Chief of Staff Jamie Tompkins is demanding a $3 million settlement from the city, alleging she was harassed over rumors from coworkers that she was having a sexual relationship
Increasing use of emergency clause in bills has some Washington lawmakers worried
(The Center Square) – With Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signing bills into law, critics of the overuse of emergency clauses in bills are watching to see if the governor uses his veto power to remove any
Survey: Seattle voters fear a recession due to President Trump's policies
(The Center Square) – Most Seattle voters are worried about the national economy and the potential for a recession due to President Donald Trump’s policies. That’s according to the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s most recent “The
Study: Washington, Oregon top rankings of best states for nurses
(The Center Square) – The Pacific Northwest is the place to be for nurses, according to a new study from personal finance platform WalletHub that ranks Washington state and Oregon No. 1 and No. 3, respectively, as
Spokane’s budget takes another hit as revenue dips after $25M fix
(The Center Square) – Just months after closing a $25 million deficit, Spokane is scrambling to put its budget back together. Revenues are falling short of projections as fears of a recession spread across the country, leading
BREAKING: President Trump jokes ‘I’d like to be pope’
No charges for hockey player who killed opponent with skate blade in gruesome 2023 on-ice incident
A tiny housing solution to a big problem in Washington state
(The Center Square) – Tiny houses are poised to be vital in addressing Washington state’s housing affordability crisis. It will take a shift in the “bigger is better” mindset behind the supersizing of American housing over the