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Rent control takes center stage on first day of 2025 WA legislative session

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Monday marked the beginning of the 105-day legislative session in Washington state. During this session, lawmakers will address a variety of challenges and issues,...

Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has

Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, some lawmakers are pitching tax...

CA fires a good reminder for WA homeowners to check their insurance policies

Wednesday, January 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Devastating fires continued to burn across Southern California Wednesday, with homes and other buildings destroyed in Los Angeles County. Five people have been confirmed...

WA GOP chair doesnt think Dems are serious about Inslees proposed wealth tax

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Last month, outgoing Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a 1% tax on an individual’s wealth above $100 million as part of a plan...

WA Supreme Court to hear high-capacity magazine ban case later this month

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Both sides are gearing up for the next round in court in the fight over Washington state’s law prohibiting the sale, attempted sale, manufacture...

WA lawmaker again offers bill to allow family burial plots on private property

Tuesday, December 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Washington state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, is hoping the third try is the charm for legislation that would allow families to bury loved ones...

Despite cost concerns, WA districts accept federal grants for electric school buses

Saturday, December 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The number of electric school buses in Washington state is expected to more than double by 2026. ...

Proposed legislation would make it easier to pass school construction bonds in WA

Friday, December 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Supporters of lowering the threshold for passing a school bond measure will try again in the upcoming legislative session in Washington. ...

Despite recruiting efforts, WA law enforcement numbers still lowest in country

Tuesday, December 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – During the upcoming legislative session, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs will be pushing for legislation to deal with the state’s shortage...