Op-Ed: Washington legislation would target parked cars to pay for light rail cost overruns
A new bill in Washington state would target parked vehicles for expired registration. Senate Bill 6172 could be voted on by the... Read More.
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Op-Ed: A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates
Washington's public education system is built on decades of legislative decisions. Each one adds new requirements, expectations, and funding promises. Over time, that accumulation... Read More.
Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer
(The Center Square) - On Tuesday, a judge will decide whether or not to approve a $29 million settlement between the city of Seattle... Read More.
WATCH: Bill advancing to permanently exempt senior centers from property taxes
(The Center Square) - Lawmakers in the Washington House have unanimously approved a bill that would permanently lift taxes on senior centers.
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Op-Ed: Ferguson wants to be a leader in AI. Here are three things he should do
During AI Week 2025, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson said he thinks about AI daily. He called it one of the "top... Read More.
WA House passes bill requiring AG say-so to redraw city, county, school maps
(The Center Square) - House Democrats passed a bill on Thursday that would expand the Washington Voting Rights Act to require the attorney general's... Read More.
Homelessness rising in King County despite high-cost efforts to address the issue
(The Center Square) - The King County Regional Homelessness Authority, which receives substantial funding from the county and the city of Seattle, recently... Read More.
Bill to give state board power to remove sheriffs clears WA Senate
(The Center Square) - A bill that would allow a state board to remove an elected sheriff in the state of Washington passed off... Read More.
Zahilay bans federal immigration authorities from all nonpublic King County-owned spaces
(The Center Square) - King County Executive Director Girmay Zahilay on Thursday signed an executive order prohibiting federal immigration authorities from accessing non-public,... Read More.
WATCH: WA lawmakers move Sound Transit closer to issuing 75-year debt to cover costs
(The Center Square) - Among the bills advancing in the Washington legislature is a measure that would give Sound Transit the ability to issue... Read More.
