“Children do not belong to the government, children belong to parents” – Julie Hartman

KVI’s Ari Hoffman is joined by Julie Hartman from the US Department of Education about their investigation into Chris Reykdal’s office about potential Title IX violations, as well as the announcement that the DoE will also be
Virginia homeowner charged with murder after shooting teen during ‘ding dong ditch’ prank
WATCH: WA governor signs rent cap bill into law

(The Center Square) – It was all cheers and applause on Wednesday afternoon as Washington state lawmakers and others who championed a bill capping rent increases gathered to witness Gov. Bob Ferguson sign it into law. It
Tax Foundation: WA ‘significantly costlier and less competitive’ under new budget

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s budget package, the nearly $78 billion operating budget itself and five revenue bills that raise taxes by about $9.4 billion, a move that “cut[s] against the trend in cuts seen in
King County executive’s 200-day plan includes new revenue to fill $150M budget gap

(The Center Square) – With a looming $150 million budget deficit, King County Executive Shannon Braddock’s is implementing a 200-day plan to find new revenue. Within her limited time as King County executive, Braddock is tasked with
Yakima City Council may ask voters to raise taxes to balance $9M budget deficit

(The Center Square) – Faced with a $9 million shortfall ahead of next year, the Yakima City Council may ask voters to raise taxes despite passing a balanced budget in December to guide spending through 2026. The
Representative Joe Fitzgibbon Defends Recent Tax Hikes

Washington House Majority Leader Representative Joe Fitzgibbon joins The Morning Ride alongside former state lawmaker and small business owner Kelly Chambers to discuss and defend the recent tax increases passed by the state legislature. You can listen
BREAKING: 3 Memphis cops found not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Newark mayor protests ICE detention center, claims it has no permit to operate in city
Spokane Valley considering child endangerment ordinance amid youth overdoses

(The Center Square) – As fentanyl sends children to the hospital in Spokane Valley, Police Chief Dave Ellis urged city officials on Tuesday to adopt stricter drug laws before more toddlers find their parents’ stash. Officers can