Passage of income tax bill more likely as Ferguson now says he will sign it
(The Center Square) - Gov. Bob Ferguson on Friday morning indicated that he will sign a revised version of proposed income tax legislation -... Read More.
Washington
WA House passes license plate reader bill limiting surveillance, preserving police tools
(The Center Square) - House lawmakers passed a bill Thursday that creates a regulatory framework in Washington state for automated license plate readers, or... Read More.
Op-Ed: Economic reports show Washington state failing the test
Washington state received troubling news from a recently published economic report. The 2026 Competitiveness Redbook, a study conducted by the Washington Alliance... Read More.
WATCH: PSE wants 30% rate increase; clean energy mandates behind request
(The Center Square) - Energy bills shot up by 12% this year for Puget Sound Energy customers due to the state-approved recovery of costs... Read More.
Op-Ed: Drug pricing bill benefits affluent areas rather than those in need
There are times when more isn't better. It's just more.
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Wilson offers plan to add 1,000 beds for the homeless in Seattle
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Wednesday announced a plan to create 1,000 new shelter beds and emergency housing by the... Read More.
WA House passes amended version of controversial bill expanding AGO powers
(The Center Square) - The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted amendments to and passed legislation that would expand the authority of... Read More.
Spokane Public Library system warns of 2027 service cliff; levy hike could top 300%
(The Center Square) - Spokane Public Library Director Andrew Chanse warned Thursday that residents will see visible service reductions in 2027 unless local officials... Read More.
WATCH: House Democrat on income tax bill: ‘Let the people have a voice’
(The Center Square) - With end of the legislative session a week away, it appears that Democrats lack the votes, at least for now,... Read More.
