Washington State Budget Already in the Red After Record Tax Hike

Just months after Democrats approved the largest tax increase in state history, Washington’s operating budget is already sinking into deficit territory. The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) released its latest quarterly projections Tuesday, showing
Signature Gatherers for Parental Rights and Girls’ Sports Initiatives Targeted by Threats and Theft

Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has reported multiple incidents of harassment, intimidation, and outright theft targeting signature gatherers in Vancouver, Tacoma, and Bonney Lake. The actions, LGW says, are not only a violation of Article II, Section 1
Spokane police ombudsman facing investigation over $100K consulting contract

(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Ombuds Bart Logue is facing an independent investigation after using his official title to obtain a $100,000 consulting contract for a village located in Oak Park, Ill. Spokane Valley resident Evans
Tacoma hit-and-run: Let’s Go WA signature gatherers face escalating situation

(The Center Square) – Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers continue to face harassment – and worse – including a hit-and-run of an innocent bystander outside a Fred Meyer in Tacoma on Thursday. LGW has launched two new
Seattle’s Socialist Candidate Bows Out of Debate… Because of Jimmy Kimmel?

Only in Seattle could a mayoral candidate boycott a debate not over policy, not over principle—but over Jimmy Kimmel. On Thursday, socialist mayoral candidate Katie Wilson announced she will not take part in the upcoming KOMO debate on
KCRHA audit flags $30M errors; agency says final statements fixed issues

(The Center Square) – A new state audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority found financial statements off by over $30 million, but the agency claims auditors did not review the final version of the statements.
Obama Foundation sent millions to Tides network tied to far-left groups
Amazon to pay $2.5 Billion to settle FTC case over Prime enrollment practices

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing the company of misleading customers into enrolling in Prime and making the cancellation process overly burdensome. Under the settlement, announced Thursday, the
White House directs agencies to prepare for layoffs as shutdown deadline approaches

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has instructed federal agencies to draw up plans for potential layoffs in case Congress fails to pass a spending bill by Tuesday, raising the stakes in the latest
NY Jets QB Justin Fields returns to practice, will start Monday’s game if cleared from concussion protocol

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will start Monday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, provided he is cleared from concussion protocol. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that Fields was expected to be limited in practice