WA bill would limit immunity for ICE agents in noncriminal enforcement activities
(The Center Square) - As Washington state officials ramp up opposition to federal immigration enforcement efforts, one state lawmaker... Read More.
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Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs in latest round of layoffs
(The Center Square) - Seattle-based Amazon announced on Wednesday morning that it's laying off approximately 16,000 corporate employees globally... Read More.
Audit slams lax oversight of King County Parks’ growing grant portfolio
(The Center Square) - The King County Parks and Recreation Division plans to do a better job going forward,... Read More.
Op-Ed: True compassion requires the ability to intervene before harm becomes entrenched
Washington's homelessness crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time.
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WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Senate advanced a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit all law enforcement from... Read More.
WATCH: WA GOP urges governor to secure $732M federal education funds
(The Center Square) - "Don't leave $732 million on the table."
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WATCH: Hearing set on bills inspired by whistleblower to stop NGO self-dealing
(The Center Square) - A whistleblower who exposed alleged self-dealing within taxpayer-funded grant programs says Attorney General Nick Brown's... Read More.
Op-Ed: Contentious union politics eroding Washington’s classrooms
This is the third piece in a series examining why so many Washington educators feel trapped, silenced or misrepresented... Read More.
Seattle economy benefiting from Seahawks’ Super Bowl run – at least in the short-term
(The Center Square) - The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl run isn't just a win for the team, but also... Read More.
Lawmakers consider bill that could lead to e-bike fees, mandates in the future
(The Center Square) - State lawmakers are considering a proposal that could lead to imposing fees on electric bikes... Read More.
WA bill would reduce penalties for those convicted in child sex sting operations
(The Center Square) - A Washington state bill would reduce the length of time an individual must register as... Read More.
‘This is a terrible idea’: Spokane eyes rule significantly limiting public input
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council appeared split on Monday after one new member offered an idea... Read More.