States, unions sue Trump administration over loan forgiveness rule
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and another coalition of teacher unions filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, alleging it violated federal law by excluding certain organizations
From Defense to Offense: WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh Previews the 2026 Legislative Battle & Three Big Initiatives
Ari Hoffman welcomes Washington State GOP Chairman and Rep. Jim Walsh to break down the madness of pre-filed bills in Olympia. Top highlight: Democrats rushed through a new sales tax on services (including IT support) that accidentally
Tacoma revises Landlord Fairness Code; critics say changes don’t go far enough
(The Center Square) – The Tacoma City Council has approved revisions to the controversial Tacoma Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, with city officials saying the changes are intended to reduce unintended impacts on Tacoma’s housing market. The ordinance
Op-Ed: Good dreams destroyed by bad homeless policies
Of all the things a citizen should reasonably expect from her city, the “quiet enjoyment and protection of her civil rights and liberties” (so phrased by the great English jurist William Blackstone) is certainly foremost. Linda Biel,
Gov. Ferguson requests disaster declaration from FEMA for devastating floods
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday held a press briefing to announce he has requested a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address widespread flooding across Western Washington after several days
States warn GOP could restrict insurance abortion coverage
(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition sent a letter this week to congressional leaders, urging them to continue tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans that cover abortions. Phil Weiser of Colorado was one of
No media allowed: journalist describes slipping into Ferguson fundraiser where Walz drew cheers after pledging to bring in more Somali immigrants
An audio clip recorded inside Gov. Bob Ferguson’s closed-door fundraising luncheon at the Washington State Convention Center is circulating online after Carleen Johnson of The Center Square described being accidentally ushered into the event despite a stated
Spokane Valley approves 2026 budget filling $1.5 million deficit with reserves
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Valley City Council approved the 2026 budget on Tuesday, filling a $1.5 million general fund deficit between nonrecurring revenues and spending with “excess” reserves. Last December, the officials passed the 2025