WATCH: New funding proposed to protect forest lands
(The Center Square) - Washington's public lands commissioner is proposing new funding tools to conserve older forests while maintaining... Read More.
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WATCH: New Washington ballot initiative targets judicial branch transparency
(The Center Square) - Let's Go Washington (LGW) has filed a new initiative aimed at expanding public-records... Read More.
Seattle Budget Chair raises concerns about proposed fire department cuts
(The Center Square) - The chairman of the Seattle City Council Budget Committee said he wants to review cuts... Read More.
Spokane continues debate on sales tax increase for public safety needs
(The Center Square) - Spokane city officials are considering a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase expected to generate between... Read More.
WATCH: Childcare providers conspired with parents to scam taxpayers, documents show
(The Center Square) - In the wake of recent renewed media reports into allegations of potential daycare... Read More.
WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
(The Center Square) - Washington Department of Revenue officials warned during the legislative session that provisions in the proposed... Read More.
Op-Ed: Taxpayer money for government employee compensation demands real transparency
Multiple Washington school districts recently reached tentative bargaining agreements, and an October 1 deadline looms for unionized state government... Read More.
Seattle to ban AI grocery pricing amid warnings law could increase costs
(The Center Square) - An ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council will ban large grocery store chains from... Read More.
WATCH: Union urges lawmakers to curb influencers amid daycare fraud coverage
(The Center Square) - Days after a social media post went viral detailing potential daycare fraud in the Seattle... Read More.
Record Washington diesel prices strain local businesses, drive up costs
(The Center Square) - Washington's average diesel price hit a record $7.47 per gallon Wednesday, while the Tri-Cities reached... Read More.
Eastern Washington housing more affordable, but most still priced out of market
(The Center Square) - Eastern Washington remains one of the more attainable parts of Washington for homebuyers, but a... Read More.
Seattle mayor’s proposed budget increases public safety spending, no new taxes
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposed no new business taxes in her budget plan for next... Read More.