Topless transgender politician defeats recall effort
A Washington state politician who went topless at a rally for transgender individuals won't be kicked out of office,... Read More.
State News
Op-Ed: The Narratives and realities of an income tax
The power of narratives is compelling. Humans trust story tellers and respond to stories more than facts. But, narratives... Read More.
Op-Ed: Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature
The state Department of Natural Resources may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as... Read More.
WATCH: Did anti-fraud crackdown kill WA childcare licensing reform?
(The Center Square) - Legislation to update how Washington state handles childcare licensing and to provide fraud protections and... Read More.
Impact of WA property tax reform bill debated at House Finance Committee
(The Center Square) - Proponents and opponents of a property tax reform bill had their say Friday morning at... Read More.
WATCH: House Finance Committee strips corporate tax break from income tax bill
(The Center Square) - A proposed Washington state income tax cleared another legislative hurdle on Friday, passing out of... Read More.
HD Fowler chairman steps down after testifying in favor of WA income tax bill
(The Center Square) - The president and chairman of HD Fowler has announced he will step down as chairman... Read More.
WA passes legislation requiring no-cost insurance for state-recommended vaccines
(The Center Square) - No-cost insurance coverage for vaccines in Washington state will soon hinge on a recommendation from... Read More.
Pension advocates protest WA bill targeting LEOFF 1 plan funds
(The Center Square) - A Washington state bill that would dissolve a pension plan created in the... Read More.
WATCH: Fearing wealth flight, WA lawmakers propose estate tax rollback; critics resist
(The Center Square) - Democratic lawmakers in Washington state are moving closer to repealing a 2025 law that raised... Read More.
WA House, Senate advance capital budget proposals leaving little bond capacity
(The Center Square) - Committees in the state House and Senate advanced their respective chambers' supplemental capital budget proposals... Read More.
Seattle begins installing anti-federal immigration enforcement signage
(The Center Square) - One of the first of an expected 656 signs stating that city property in Seattle... Read More.