Fmr. cabinet appointee joins 12K people against Democrat socialist’s payroll tax
(The Center Square) – The largest tax proposal facing state lawmakers this session received a public hearing on Thursday, with more than 12,000 people signed in against the idea from a Seattle Socialist. Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle,
Seattle’s new mayor decides against renewing parks superintendent’s contract
(The Center Square) – Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent AP (Anthony-Paul) Diaz’s contract was not renewed by new Mayor Katie Wilson, leading to his departure and replacement by Deputy Superintendent of Policy and Finance Michele Finnegan on
WATCH: Showdown at SCOW: Court takes up voter-approved natural gas protection
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case challenging Initiative 2066, a measure approved by voters in Nov. 2024, to make sure natural gas wasn’t phased out as an energy choice.
Bar complaint investigation against AG Nick Brown assigned to review committee
(The Center Square) – A bar complaint that was filed against State Attorney General Nick Brown and dismissed in October has now been assigned to a review committee after the dismissal was disputed. At a Jan. 20
Democrat proposes bill to ban WA state patrol from hiring Trump-era ICE officers
(The Center Square) – Rep. Tarra Simmons — a Democrat with prior felony convictions — proposed on Wednesday prohibiting the Washington State Patrol from hiring recent Trump-era immigration agents. The Bremerton-based state representative previously served prison time
Ms Rachel apologizes after ‘liking’ Instagram comment saying ‘free America from the Jews’
House Oversight Committee to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee plans to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9 as part of its ongoing investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a source familiar with the planning,
E.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump escalates Greenland tariff threats
European lawmakers have indefinitely suspended work on a long-negotiated trade agreement with the United States, deepening tensions after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs tied to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. The decision was made
New York Mets acquire outfielder Luis Robert Jr. in trade with Chicago White Sox
The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox, sending infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley to Chicago. Robert, 28, debuted with Chicago in 2020, winning a
Bills QB Josh Allen may require procedure on injured foot; will not impact OTAs in offseason
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may require an offseason procedure to address an injured right foot – however, team officials believe it will not interfere with his spring schedule. General manager Brandon Beane said that while the