WATCH: Heat turns up on congresswoman over new Washington income tax

(The Center Square) – Two months after the National Republican Congressional Committee released polling in Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District that showed Democratic incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez trailing her challenger, pressure is mounting for the incumbent
Spokane cooling mandate could cost landlords millions

(The Center Square) – Spokane landlords could soon face millions of dollars in costs under a proposed mandate that could require them to retrofit tens of thousands of units to provide “adequate cooling.” The Spokane City Council
Seattle office vacancy rate climbs to 37% as experts fear ‘zombie buildings’

Seattle’s downtown office market continues its dramatic decline, with vacancy rates climbing to an unprecedented 37 percent as commercial real estate experts warn the city could be left with a growing number of so-called “zombie buildings,” office
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson gets pay raise as state faces another budget shortfall

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson received another pay raise Wednesday, bringing his annual salary to $234,275 as the state continues to face budget problems despite major tax hikes approved under Democratic control. The 7 percent raise comes one
Manhattan skyscraper verges on collapse as support columns buckle, surrounding buildings evacuated
Democratic attorneys general oppose latest round of tariffs

(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading a coalition to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The coalition, which is also being co-led by
Attorney General staffer called ‘biggest political story’ in decades the ‘dumbest yet,’ emails reveal

(The Center Square) – Washington Attorney General’s Office spokesman told reporters there was “no story” in an exclusive by The Center Square about AGO and legislative communications over the millionaire’s tax, dismissing the investigation as “misinformation” and