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Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax
Phil Talmadge and Rob McKenna have joined forces with the Citizens Action Defense Fund to oppose Washington’s new tax on high-income earners, raising legal and constitutional questions.
VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI
Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss concerns about sports policies after one student faced an investigation for harassment.
VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law
A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct that costs them state certification, raising concerns about free speech and political consequences.
VIDEO: Rejected – WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law
State officials stopped Let’s Go Washington’s referendum to overturn the new tax, citing constitutional limits. Legal and political battles, including a Supreme Court challenge, are expected next.
VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind
A 9. 9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citizen initiative seeking repeal.
High-value WA home listings increase by 65% after income tax passage
After lawmakers approved an income tax targeting millionaires, listings for homes priced at $2 million or more jumped 65 percent compared to last year, with experts urging caution about interpretin…
VIDEO: Vote-by-mail rules in WA at risk in SCOTUS election law case
More than 127,000 Washington ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after could be disqualified under a possible Supreme Court ruling, prompting debate from both parties.
Video: Can accelerated home construction replace need for WA income tax?
A new report suggests boosting housing production by 20,000 units yearly could bring in over $600 million in revenue, offsetting a portion of proposed income tax revenue.
VIDEO: Legal challenges certain as Gov. Ferguson prepares to sign new income tax
Senate Minority Leader John Braun and other legislators expect legal challenges and initiative efforts to follow Gov. Ferguson’s signature on Washington’s new income tax law affecting high earners…
‘An upward trajectory’: Petroleum expert on Iran conflict’s impact on gas prices
Drivers in Washington are facing steeper costs at the pump due to supply disruptions, increased taxes, and a closed oil shipping route, which together raise expenses for businesses and consumers.
WA Senate Republicans unable to stop income tax bill now headed to governor’s desk
Washington lawmakers narrowly approved a new income tax on households earning over $1 million, setting the stage for court battles and a statewide initiative campaign.
VIDEO: WA House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues
Washington House lawmakers debated Senate Bill 6346 through the night as Republicans proposed amendments and raised concerns about economic impacts and constitutional questions.
Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
Lawmakers in several states are considering new laws affecting teacher strikes as debates grow over labor rights and disruptions to public education.
Passage of income tax bill more likely as Gov. Ferguson now says he will sign it
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he will sign a revised income tax proposal targeting earnings above $1 million if the Legislature approves the measure.
WA Senate narrowly advances bill to reduce education spending by $176M through 2031
The Washington Senate passed a bill by a 25-24 vote that would reduce and delay some education funding to help address the state’s budget shortfall.
SCOTUS rules against California’s ‘secret gender transition’ law
The U. S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a California policy allowing schools to withhold information about a student’s gender identity from parents, finding likely First and Fourteenth Amendment…
WA passes legislation requiring no-cost insurance for state recommended vaccines
House Bill 2242 shifts the trigger for no-cost vaccine insurance coverage in Washington from federal recommendations to the state Department of Health.
A bill giving AGO ‘enormous amount of power’ clears House committee
Senate Bill 5925 would expand the Washington Attorney General’s authority to issue civil investigative demands without a judicial warrant.
Six individuals indicted after allegedly transporting more than 500 workers across border
Federal prosecutors announced indictments against six individuals accused of obtaining fraudulent H-2A visas and transporting hundreds of farmworkers to Washington state.
Seattle Seahawks officially up for sale
The Estate of Paul G. Allen has launched a formal sale process for the Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks, with the team expected to fetch a record-breaking price.
WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1 and transfer $4. 5 billion, drawing sharp opposition from House Republicans.
VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9. 9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours of debate and multiple rejected amendments.
U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete
The U. S. Department of Education is investigating the Puyallup School District over its handling of a sexual assault allegation involving wrestler Kallie Keeler.
Puyallup teen wrestler says school ignored her claim of sex assault by male opponent
Pierce County authorities are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving a Puyallup high school wrestling match.
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