WA Senate advances ‘trigger’ bill shifting private labor disputes from feds to state
(The Center Square) - Senate Democrats advanced a bill Friday that would create a trigger allowing the state to step in on private-sector labor... Read More.
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Op-Ed: Just because you can doesn’t mean you should
Life has consequences, and we make choices every single day that determine our future. As a small business owner, I understand this reality clearly:... Read More.
Op-Ed: Stronger enforcement, effective policy: Protecting kids without fueling the Illicit market
Washington lawmakers deserve credit for taking meaningful steps to confront the growing threat of illicit tobacco and vapor products. Stronger enforcement tools, clearer penalties,... Read More.
Seattle City Council votes to restrict sharing info with federal immigration authorities
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a bill prohibiting city employees and departments from sharing nonpublic personal information with... Read More.
WA House advances proposal to codify state-funded policing near psych hospitals
(The Center Square) - House lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to provide additional police funding to the cities of Lakewood and Medical Lake for... Read More.
WSDOT: 9.9% of state bridges in poor condition, 342 exceeding 75-year lifespan
(The Center Square) - State transportation officials warned Thursday that 342 of Washington's bridges are now at least 80 years old, pegging the estimated... Read More.
Critics pick apart Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s first State of the City address
(The Center Square) - New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first State of the City address, which she delivered on Tuesday from the... Read More.
WATCH: WA child welfare policy stalls as parties clash over parental drug abuse
(The Center Square) - Washington Democratic leadership Wednesday told The Center Square there is disagreement between Republicans and Democrats about the best way to... Read More.
Yakima imposes sales tax hike without voter approval to replace $20 car tab fees
(The Center Square) - The Yakima City Council passed a 0.1% sales tax hike without voter approval on Tuesday and replaced a $20 annual... Read More.
‘It should be put down’: Debate lingers over AGO investigative powers bill
(The Center Square) - Lawmakers and stakeholders continue to raise concerns over a bill that would grant the Attorney General's Office broader authority... Read More.
