WATCH: WA bill allowing state to remove elected sheriffs faces another contentious hearing
(The Center Square) – There was standing room only on Monday at the Washington State Legislature for a public hearing before the House Committee on Community Safety regarding a bill that would dramatically change eligibility standards for
WA House, Senate propose $2B spending increase despite back-to-back deficits
(The Center Square) – House and Senate Democrats released their supplemental budget proposals on Sunday, offering two plans to fill a multi-billion-dollar deficit while ultimately increasing total spending. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion operating budget
WATCH: Former WA AG Rob McKenna says income tax bill “doesn’t pass laugh test”
(The Center Square) – Legislation that would impose an income tax on people who make more than a million dollars is set for another public hearing Tuesday in Olympia. SB 6346 would slap a 9.9% tax on
Op-Ed: Washington hid in-home childcare records; Minnesota shows why it was a grave mistake
Washington has been down this road before. In 2016, voters were presented with Initiative 1501, marketed as a commonsense measure to protect seniors from identity theft. The emotional appeal was powerful. The substance was something else entirely.
Dave Larson coming out of retirement to again run for WA Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Dave Larson is coming out of retirement to again run for a seat on the Washington Supreme Court. On Monday morning, he announced his intention to campaign for Position 5 on the state’s
WA House Democrats Unveil Supplemental Budget Featuring Income Tax Push, Pension Raid
House Democrats released their proposed supplemental budget Sunday, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans who say the plan raises taxes, deepens deficits, and raids dedicated funds to sustain spending growth. The proposal increases spending by roughly $2 billion,
Copper Wire Thieves Strike Again, Disrupting Sound Transit’s 1 Line
For the second time in recent days, copper wire thieves have disrupted Sound Transit’s 1 Line near Federal Way, underscoring growing concerns about the vulnerability of the region’s light rail system. Thieves snatched copper wiring Thursday night,
HuffPost mercilessly mocked for stupidest anti-American Olympic take of all time
WA House Republicans Push “Financial Firewall” Bill After Audits Question $416 Million in DCYF Child Care Spending
Washington lawmakers are moving to impose sweeping new accountability measures on the state’s child care subsidy system after repeated audits found major gaps in oversight at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)—including years where auditors
Suicide-by-Amazon lawsuits given OK by Wash. Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court has opened the door for lawsuits against retailers like Amazon for selling non-defective products that customers used to commit suicide. The court ruled last in Scott v. Amazon.com that cases alleging the online