WATCH: WA Democrats pushing ahead with bill to expand AG’s power
(The Center Square) – Majority party Democrats are moving ahead with a bill to expand the attorney general’s authority to investigate violations of state law. Senate House Bill 2161 authorizes the attorney general to “issue civil investigative
WA considers major tobacco, vapor product tax hikes, raising flags around smuggling
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers heard testimony Friday on a proposal to increase Washington’s cigarette tax by 66% while amending a separate vapor tax to 95% of the products’ taxable sales price. The state already imposes
Police union hits back at Seattle mayor’s move against feds on immigration enforcement
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Officers Guild is not impressed with Mayor Katie Wilson’s recently announced series of initial steps to prepare the city for a potential surge in federal immigration enforcement. Those initial steps
WATCH: WA GOP lawmaker asking Trump administration to investigate fraud allegations
(The Center Square) – A Washington state lawmaker is asking President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate potential self-dealing and fraud within taxpayer subsidized programs that fund race-based housing grants, daycare subsidies and
WA House passes bill amending foreign election influence law to include initiatives
(The Center Square) – House lawmakers passed a proposal Thursday to amend statutes that require candidates in Washington state to prove they didn’t accept campaign donations from foreign nationals. House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Chris
Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected
Senate Democrats block funding bills as they press for DHS changes
The Senate failed to advance a government spending package on Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown set to begin just after midnight Friday. Democrats blocked a package of six spending bills, as the
Boxing champ Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami after two-week manhunt
Boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis was taken into custody Wednesday night in Miami, ending a two-week search tied to serious criminal allegations. Authorities arrested the 31-year-old former three-division world champion on charges of battery, false imprisonment, and
USWNT’s World Cup winner Crystal Dunn, 33, announces retirement from professional soccer
Crystal Dunn, one of the most accomplished players in the history of the U.S. women’s national team, announced Thursday that she is retiring from professional soccer at age 33, bringing an end to a remarkable 12-year career.
John Grisham’s ‘The Rainmaker’ returning for Season 2 at USA Network
USA Network has renewed John Grisham’s The Rainmaker for a second season, set to premiere in 2026. The courtroom drama debuted in August with a 10-episode freshman season, with USA Network sharing that the show was its