Fiscal Fallout: WA budget spending increased by 230% since 2001
(The Center Square) - The Washington state operating budget has increased by 230% since 2001, according to a Read More.
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Seattle Transit plan would increase sales tax to among highest in the nation
(The Center Square) - Seattle City Council members approved an ambitious plan Tuesday focusing on increasing bus service in... Read More.
Tax proposal for new Spokane jail punted until late 2027
(The Center Square) - Spokane County officials signaled Tuesday that the political runway for placing a tax proposal on... Read More.
Fired interim US Attorney sues Trump administration
(The Center Square) - Roger Rogoff, appointed by local federal judges to serve as the interim United States Attorney... Read More.
Spokane County weighs zoning rules over data center moratorium
(The Center Square) - Divisions are emerging in Spokane as Democrats and Republicans on the Board of County Commissioners... Read More.
WATCH: How high taxes, regulations are crushing three Washington businesses
(The Center Square) - Every day seems to provide more evidence that Washington-based businesses are leaving the state or... Read More.
Wrongful-death climate case against Big Oil gets green light
(Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blaming climate change for the death of a Washington woman can proceed, a state... Read More.
Op-Ed: Idaho has a fiscal lesson to teach neighboring Washington
Despite claims from some that prioritizing tax relief would imperil Idaho's budget, the Gem State has just closed the... Read More.
Spokane council begins cutting staff as some members eye salary increases
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council and Mayor Lisa Brown could receive substantial salary increases beginning in... Read More.
Seattle mayor tests political power with endorsements
(The Center Square) - Just a little over six months in office, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is testing her... Read More.
WATCH: Climate Act funds tapped for $800K Snake River dam removal study
(The Center Square) - A little more than a year after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum... Read More.
Washington weekly drug overdose tracker July 13-17
(The Center Square) - The following is a list of drug-related deaths as reported by the King County Medical... Read More.