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WA may have to dip into emergency reserves, despite historic tax increases
Despite record revenue and the largest tax hike in state history, Washington may face a budget shortfall by 2027 and could need to tap emergency reserves, according to the latest ERFC report.
Opinion: Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen thinks Washington is a great place to do business
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth challenges Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s claim that Washington is a top state for business, pointing to data showing the opposite.
Supreme Court to decide landmark parental rights case
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a key parental rights case over Maryland’s decision to remove opt-out options for lessons on gender and sexuality in early education.
Opinion: It’s never sunny in liberal land
Lars Larson criticizes Democrats’ reactions to Trump’s military action against Iran and contrasts it with past Democratic leadership and media coverage.
WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law
WAGOP has announced full support for the DOJ’s lawsuit against Washington state, calling Senate Bill 5375 an unconstitutional attack on religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s Confession practice.
Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee
Rep. John Ley has been appointed to three legislative work committees, including a key bi-state group overseeing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project across the Columbia River.
Opinion: Mail-in ballots – exposing the massive corruption of American elections is happening in real time
Bill Bruch claims newly declassified FBI intel confirms Chinese interference in the 2020 election through fake IDs and mail-in ballots, calling it a real-time exposure of election corruption.
Letter: The Charterist II – The first Charter Review Commission
In his second letter on the County Charter, candidate John Jay examines the history, structure, and results of Clark County’s first Charter Review Commission, urging future commissions to prioritiz…
League of Women Voters schedules Vancouver City Council candidate forum
A public forum for candidates running for Vancouver City Council Position 1 will be held June 26, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County.
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visits U.S. Department of Transportation to oppose light rail in I-5 Bridge project
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visited federal transportation officials in Washington, D.C., to advocate against the proposed light rail component of the I-5 Bridge project.
Opinion: Political motivated violence from the left is replacing discourse at a troubling rate
Bill Bruch warns that targeted violence against elected officials is replacing political discourse, as attacks on Democrats who break party lines raise serious national concerns.
Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state
Nancy Churchill outlines how recent federal actions under Trump-era leadership are challenging Washington state’s progressive policies on energy, elections, education, and transportation.
Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson is warning state agencies to prepare for deeper cuts as Washington’s budget shortfall worsens, with a new revenue forecast due June 24 and economic uncertainty growing.
Signature gathering begins soon on Washington voter ID initiative
Backers of IL26-126, a new Washington initiative requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship, expect to begin signature gathering within days to get the measure before lawmakers next year.
Opinion: A win-win for Washington state
Nancy Churchill outlines HB 2085 and a proposed legislative framework aimed at decentralizing governance in Washington state while preserving unity.
Tim Eyman loses recall attempt against WA Secretary of State
A Thurston County judge dismissed Tim Eyman’s bid to recall Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over the handling of a parents’ rights referendum.
Opinion: State lawmakers need to examine their role in health care cost increases
Columnist Elizabeth New argues that Washington’s taxes, price caps and regulations are inflating health-care costs and jeopardizing providers.
WAGOP joins regional movement to end vote-by-mail
The Washington State Republican Party has joined a citizen-led initiative aimed at restoring in-person voting and election integrity across the state.