‘Safe and Welcome in Spokane’ policy faces pushback over taxpayer, budget impact

(The Center Square) – Conservatives on the Spokane City Council called the proposal “performative at best” on Tuesday amid a plan from the majority to ban immigration agents from certain parts of town. If approved, the “Safe
Seattle voters to decide on B&O tax shake-up targeting city’s largest businesses

(The Center Square) – In November, Seattle voters will decide on a major restructuring of the city’s business and occupation tax targeting the city’s largest businesses. The proposal – announced by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City
WATCH: Sound Transit to reassess light rail projects facing massive budget gap

(The Center Square) — Sound Transit has announced a “realignment” through something called an Enterprise Initiative. Without giving much in terms of specifics during the July 24 Sound Transit Board meeting, Director of Access, Integration and Station
James Comer issues subpoenas for Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, James Comey, Merrick Garland, others over Jeffrey Epstein
Shooting at after-party in downtown Los Angeles leaves 2 dead, 6 injured

Two people were killed and six others injured in a mass shooting in an area of downtown Los Angeles early Monday. Authorities said that the shooting took place during a music festival after-party around 1 a.m. Monday
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announces campaign for South Carolina governor

United States Representative Nancy Mace, R-S.C., announced her run for South Carolina governor Monday morning in a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Mace, 47, said in an announcement Monday morning at The Citadel, where she
San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox agrees to 4-year, $229 million max contract extension

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Spurs. The new deal will keep Fox in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. Fox, 27,
Atlanta Braves’ 3B Austin Riley placed back on IL with lower abdominal strain

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they have placed third baseman Austin Riley back on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal muscle. The Braves also recalled infielders Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Jonathan Ornelas
Lisa Kudrow’s HBO comedy ‘The Comeback’ to return for final third season

HBO announced the acclaimed comedy series The Comeback, starring and co-created by Lisa Kudrow, is returning for a third and final season on HBO/HBO Max. The popular series, which also stars Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman and Damian
Adam Sandler to embark on ‘You’re My Best Friend’ comedy tour this fall

Adam Sandler will embark on the ‘You’re My Best Friend” arena tour, with stops in over 30 cities across North America – marking his first run since his 25-date I Missed You Tour, which ran from October