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.
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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.
Op-Ed: Drug pricing bill benefits affluent areas rather than those in need
There are times when more isn't better. It's just more.
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WATCH: Cost for WA firearm background check fee could shoot up under bill
(The Center Square) - The cost of a firearm background check fee is expected to climb in Washington if... Read More.
WATCH: WA bill would mandate local governments allow subsidized housing
(The Center Square) - Cities and counties across Washington state would have no choice but to allow the development... Read More.
WA House approves $100M cut to working families child care subsidies for 2027
(The Center Square) - House lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that would change how the state reimburses providers... Read More.
Seattle will remain Starbucks’ HQ but will shed some jobs to Nashville expansion
(The Center Square) - Starbucks is staying in Seattle even as the coffee giant plans to open a corporate... Read More.
WA Senate narrowly advances bill to reduce education spending by $176M through 2031
(The Center Square) - The Senate narrowly passed a bill Tuesday to reduce and delay some education payments to... Read More.
WA Senate clears bill adding oversight to Community Reinvestment Program
(The Center Square) - The Washington state Senate has passed a House bill creating greater Read More.