WA committee clears bill allowing foreigners to become cops, deputy prosecutors
(The Center Square) - The House Committee on Community Safety voted to advance a bill that would allow foreign nationals to become law enforcement... Read More.
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Critics says WA bill to dissolve, reinstate pension plan would ‘set a precedent’
(The Center Square) A pension advocacy group is threatening a lawsuit if the state Legislature passes a bill to take money from a pension... Read More.
WATCH: WA bill allowing state to remove elected sheriffs faces another contentious hearing
(The Center Square) - There was standing room only on Monday at the Washington State Legislature for a public hearing before the House Committee... Read More.
WA House, Senate propose $2B spending increase despite back-to-back deficits
(The Center Square) - House and Senate Democrats released their supplemental budget proposals on Sunday, offering two plans to fill a multi-billion-dollar deficit while... Read More.
WATCH: Former WA AG Rob McKenna says income tax bill ‘doesn’t pass laugh test’
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would impose an income tax on people who make more than a million dollars is set for another... Read More.
Op-Ed: Washington hid in-home childcare records; Minnesota shows why it was a grave mistake
Washington has been down this road before.
In 2016,... Read More.
Dave Larson coming out of retirement to again run for WA Supreme Court
(The Center Square) - Dave Larson is coming out of retirement to again run for a seat on the Washington Supreme Court.
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Suicide-by-Amazon lawsuits given OK by Wash. Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court has opened the door for lawsuits against retailers like Amazon for selling non-defective products that customers used to commit suicide.
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WATCH: Bill to reduce stress & regulations on WA ag community advancing
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington's farmers and ranchers is set for executive... Read More.
Seattle’s high office vacancy rates showing signs of bottoming out
(The Center Square) - Seattle's office vacancy rates at the end of 2025 reached record highs - some 35% - but the rate of... Read More.
