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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.
Letter: The silent eviction – Why Clark County is becoming unlivable for the middle class
…in Clark County, arguing that taxes, soaring insurance and state policies are quietly pushing the middle class out.
Opinion: Washington’s wealth exodus – are tax policies driving the job creators away?
Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s tax policies are contributing to a wealth and talent exodus harming the state’s economic competitiveness.
Opinion: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh – ‘Sanctuary’ policies put state at risk
WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh argues “sanctuary” policies in Washington undermine federal immigration law, risk public safety, and enable trafficking, citing a recent letter he says challen…
Opinion: WAGOP chair urges WA counties to reject reckless ‘sanctuary’ nonsense
…counties to adopt “non-sanctuary” resolutions and calls out state leaders for policies he says defy federal immigration law and endanger public safety.
Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’
…is father’s generation, citing issues like taxation, gender policies, and shifting ideology in Washington state politics.
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
…housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new transportation policies.
OSPI remains defiant as federal funding for Washington state schools is at risk
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says OSPI will not alter its transgender sports policies despite a federal investigation and possible los…
Opinion: Want lower health care costs? Start with better policies
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues that state lawmakers are worsening health care affordability by imposing new taxes and restricting market solutions.
Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools
…ent new permanent student discipline rules on July 11, with state officials citing post-pandemic behavior shifts — but advocates warn the policies could disproportionately impact vulnerable students.
Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state
…tions under Trump-era leadership are challenging Washington state’s progressive policies on energy, elections, education, and transportation.
Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies
…n Washington are filing civil rights complaints against the state over gender identity policies, prompting a federal Title IX investigation.