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WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records
The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe filed an injunction seeking to prevent the state from removing public records…
VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House
Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ opening remarks on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.
VIDEO: Reykdal tells school districts to ‘abide by the law’ on trans athletes
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said Washington school districts must follow state law on transgender athletes as citizen initiatives and…
Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake
Todd Myers argues a state climate report significantly overstates emissions reductions and raises concerns about data accuracy and accountability in Washington’…
Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians
…outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session.
Opinion: What happens when you build a state budget on the most volatile tax sources?
…ces like income and capital gains taxes risks destabilizing Washington’s budget and undermining long-term fiscal planning.
Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy
Charles Prestrud argues that Washington transit agencies face rising costs and declining ridership due to governance structures that lack public accountability.
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
…laws and tax increases passed in 2025 take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, impacting unemployment benefits, business taxes, transportation fees, consumer costs and regulatory requirements.
Opinion: Ready for another pay decrease from the state? It happens Jan. 1
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll tax increase will further reduce workers’ take-home pay beginning Jan. 1.
Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
…pares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employment Security Department failures and argues both states must reform or risk continued economic harm.
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
…ty sheriffs away from voters and concentrate control within state government.
Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Camas resident Rick Vermeers questions the Washington secretary of state’s refusal to provide voter roll data to the U.S. Department of Justice and raises concerns about voter list tr…