WATCH:Backlash grows over Ferguson’s veto of anti-theft funds
(The Center Square) - Two weeks after Governor Bob Ferguson signed the supplemental operating budget, questions remain as to why he vetoed funding in... Read More.
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WATCH: Consumer group says higher WA tobacco taxes fueling illegal market
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would have again raised taxes on nicotine products did not advance in the 2026 session, but smokers and... Read More.
Commitee passes bill giving farmworkers menstrual products
(The Center Square) - Women who work in fields and farms will have access to free menstrual products if the California Legislature passes a... Read More.
Election to fill U.S. Rep. Swalwell’s seat set for Aug. 18
The special election to fill the seat of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, will take place Aug. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday afternoon.
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Student achievement declines despite rising graduation rates
High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and... Read More.
Seattle city council sends $480 million library levy to voters
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council approved a beefed-up $479.7 million library levy Tuesday that would raise the tax burden on local... Read More.
Spokane County places aquifer protection fee on August ballot amid PFAS cleanup
(The Center Square) - Spokane County officials approved a ballot resolution Tuesday for the August election aimed at authorizing a West Plains Aquifer Protection... Read More.
Sewage, waterboard proposal strips universities from nomination role
(The Center Square) − A substitute version of Rep. Stephanie Hilferty's Sewerage and Water Board bill would remove New Orleans-area universities from the board's... Read More.
Everglades Restoration 5 years ahead of schedule
(The Center Square) - Everglades Restoration is on track to be completed five years ahead of the original schedule as all federally funded contracts... Read More.
Bill would protect immigrant services workers’ information amid accusations of silencing journalists
(The Center Square) - A new bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to protect the private information of immigration nonprofit employees after concerns... Read More.
