WA bill would create a task force to ‘gut’ Public Records Act, critic says
(The Center Square) - As Washington state senators contemplate a proposal that would exempt some state employees identities from public disclosure, a House... Read More.
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Yakima considering $3M EMS levy, raising concerns about compounding tax hikes
(The Center Square) - The Yakima City Council is considering another tax proposal to keep a local fire station from closing this summer after... Read More.
WATCH: State control vs. local vote: another hearing set for bill to remove sheriffs
(The Center Square) - A bill that would dramatically change how sheriffs operate in the state of Washington is set for another public hearing... Read More.
Op-Ed: Let’s preserve Washington’s tech advantage
I've spent 15 years in politics, fundraising, and advocacy, and I didn't encounter the term "techlash" until eight weeks ago, when I started at... Read More.
Op-Ed: The dangers of AG Nick Brown’s agency request bills
The Attorney General wants to assemble a secretive force of investigators, including foreign visa holders, with expanded powers and hidden identities. In Washington State,... Read More.
Seattle police chief touts 2025 crime reduction, as 2026 gets off to a violent start
(The Center Square) - The timing of Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes' first Year in Review address touting dropping crime rates... Read More.
Washington Democrats unveil income tax bill; Gov. Ferguson has concerns
(The Center Square) - Majority Democrats in Washington on Tuesday rolled out the much-anticipated income tax bill.
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Op-Ed: If you’re reading this online, you’re using a data center
Washington state has earned its reputation for pairing innovation with responsibility. We believe economic growth, strong labor standards, and clean energy leadership can move... Read More.
WA Democrats advance bills that could gut local camping bans with unfunded mandates
(The Center Square) - House Democrats advanced two proposals Monday that local officials fear could undo all the work Spokane has done downtown over... Read More.
Spokane proposes ‘immigration enforcement free zones,’ citing hopes to ‘combat ICE’
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council proposed establishing "immigration enforcement free zones" on Monday, one day after the Trump administration planned to... Read More.
