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Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
States that expanded spending during the COVID era now face budget strain as federal aid recedes, including warnings that Washington could r…
Discover Pass sales dip after price increase
Washington State Parks reports that Discover Pass sales dropped after the October price hike, while revenue increased.
Washington state senator champions legislation to protect fairness and safety in girls’ sports and private spaces
Sen. Jim McCune voiced strong support for SB 5097, legislation he says is needed to protect fairness, safety, and privacy for girls in school sports and female-only spaces.
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.
Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer
A new survey by the Association of Washington Business shows 65% of employers cite taxes as their top concern, with many passing costs to consumers after the state’s record $9…
Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days
…– especially those new to the outdoors – to check out their state-managed lands OLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026, creating more…
Governor appoints new members to Transportation Commission
…ed Matt Ransom of Camas and Gael Tarleton of Seattle to the Washington State Transportation Commission, filling open seats for representatives west of the Cascades.
Fight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before Supreme Court
…ississippi case that could upend mail-in ballot counting in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth warns that a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million would devastate small business…
Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know
Washington state, election, voting, ballots, voteWA.gov, WA Cares, Senate Joint Resolution 8201, ballot drop boxes, voter registration, mail…
Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law
A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education.
City of Battle Ground seeks youth member for Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board
…e Ground School District, student leadership, city council, Washington state, community programs