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Opinion: Inslee joins long line of Washington governors who broke their no-tax promises
Governor Inslee ends his term with a legacy of broken no-tax promises, raising Washington’s tax burden.
Billionaire Democratic supporter calls Inslee’s wealth tax ‘boneheaded’
Nick Hanauer criticizes Gov. Inslee’s proposed wealth tax, citing legal and economic concerns.
Mathew Patrick Thomas to resume role as WAGOP Finance Committee chair
Mathew Patrick Thomas returns as WAGOP Finance Chair, aiming to bolster GOP fundraising for elections.
Rep. Stephanie McClintock to hold town halls in Vancouver, Battle Ground
Rep. Stephanie McClintock will hold town halls in Vancouver and Battle Ground to preview the 2025 legislative session and address constituent concerns.
Rep. Peter Abbarno elected House Republican Caucus Chair; committee assignments announced
Rep. Peter Abbarno was elected House Republican Caucus Chair and appointed to key committees for the 2025 session.
Opinion: Get ready for the 2025 legislative session
Nancy Churchill emphasizes the importance of citizen participation as the 2025 Washington legislative session begins.
Opinion: Thousands of Republicans didn’t vote. Why?
Amboy resident Thomas Schenk discusses low Republican voter turnout and election concerns in Clark County.
Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring
A bipartisan bill proposes $100 million to address police staffing shortages and public safety in Washington.
Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office
Governor Jay Inslee’s $78.8 billion final budget proposes $4 billion in new taxes, including a wealth tax.
Inslee’s final budget proposal would continue staggering spending growth, says Republican budget leader
Sen. Chris Gildon criticizes Inslee’s $79.5 billion budget proposal, citing unsustainable spending growth.
WAGOP: WA Dems flout the democratic process in lawsuit to overturn the will of voters
WAGOP criticizes lawsuits challenging voter-approved I-2066, calling it a threat to democracy.
Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault
Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief.
Gildon becomes top Republican on Senate budget committee
Sen. Chris Gildon, the new Republican leader on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, emphasizes a sustainable budget approach as Washington lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
Trump could start pardons for Jan. 6 protesters in ‘first nine minutes’ in office
President-elect Trump plans to start pardoning Jan. 6 protesters within his first minutes in office, highlighting the controversy surrounding these cases.
Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some
Legislation aims to improve WA Cares by reopening opt-out exemptions and enabling spouses to share benefits, addressing criticism of the long-term care program.
Natural Gas group touts I-2066 as evidence Americans love natural gas
Natural gas remains a key energy choice as Washington voters pass Initiative 2066, with AGA Chairman Lloyd Yates emphasizing its affordability and importance for energy security.
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to reform the WA Cares Program, addressing long-term care payroll tax concerns and improving fairness for Washington workers.
Clark County recount underway in Senate race; GOP lawsuit already filed
Clark County recount begins for Senate race amid GOP legal challenge over voter rolls.