WATCH: WA bill that could allow state board to remove elected sheriffs clears House
(The Center Square) - A bill that would let an unelected state board effectively remove an elected sheriff from... Read More.
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Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
(The Center Square) - Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers' ability to strike or participate in protests,... Read More.
WA Senate passes bill requiring employers to notify workers ahead of I-9 audits
(The Center Square) - Washington state employers could soon face costly fines and lawsuits for failure to notify workers... Read More.
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... Read More.
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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More.
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... 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... Read More.
WATCH: Democratic officials sue Trump over new tariff
(The Center Square) - Democratic attorneys general across the U.S. sued the Trump administration Thursday to stop the implementation... Read More.