WATCH: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms
(The Center Square) – “Everybody is leaving.” Washington AI startup entrepreneur Jesse Proudman said in a Thursday interview with The Center Square that he’s had enough, and he’s not alone. The Venice.ai founder and CTO said he’s
State audits raise flags around compliance, grant oversight for various programs
(The Center Square) – From mandatory police trainings to millions of dollars in state spending to close the “digital divide,” Washington agencies are struggling to prove whether major programs are working. The Washington State Auditor’s Office said
Judge asked to ditch WA legislative district maps ahead of August primary
(The Center Square) – A federal judge is considering whether to toss out Washington’s redrawn legislative district maps, a decision that could impact several state lawmakers and many more candidates for office ahead of this year’s elections.
Washington Finally Releases Hidden Daycare Grant Recipients After Backlash Over Transparency
After facing mounting pressure over transparency concerns, the Washington Department of Commerce has finally released the names and locations of daycare providers receiving millions in taxpayer-funded grants through the state’s Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program. The reversal
EXCLUSIVE: Second Jewish student sues Seattle Public Schools over alleged ‘rampant antisemitism’ at Nathan Hale
A former Seattle-area high school student has filed a lawsuit against Seattle Public Schools alleging that administrators failed to protect her from what the complaint describes as a pervasive culture of antisemitic harassment and intimidation following the
Exclusive: AGO speculated WA Supreme Court might ‘punt’ on millionaire’s tax
(The Center Square) – Washington Attorney General’s Office officials described the state Supreme Court as “favorable a venue as we’re likely to get” to thwart a referendum on a new millionaire’s tax, according to emails between a
Utah author of children’s grief book Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for fentanyl poisoning of husband
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a key economic appointment as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation and interest rates. Warsh
Avalanche eliminate Wild with 4-3 OT win to advance to Western Conference Final
The Colorado Avalanche are headed back to the Western Conference Final after storming back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night at Ball Arena. Colorado erased a rough opening period