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Fiscal Fallout: 2026 legislative session ‘could be worse yet’
Washington faces a projected cash shortfall by 2027 despite record revenues and the largest tax hike in state history. Sen. Ron Muzzall says…
Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?
…holarship program could open private-school access for most Washington families — if Governor Ferguson opts in before Jan. 1, 2026.
Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government
Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center argues that most CO2 tax revenue in Washington is spent on bureaucracy, not direct environmental benefits. He calls…
WAGOP expands program for supporting conservative School Board candidates across WA
The Washington State Republican Party is expanding its school board support program to 61 districts for 2025, offering campaign tools and resour…
Fiscal Fallout: Washington ‘in the worst budget crisis we’ve ever had’
Washington faces a severe budget crisis, with looming Medicaid funding losses and major coverage impacts tied to federal changes, state offi…
Opinion: Going down with the ship
Nancy Churchill criticizes state leaders for undermining Washington’s shipbuilding industry through outsourcing, high taxes, and neglect, warning of long-term conseque…
Ahead of permit to purchase, WA experiencing a surge in concealed pistol licenses
Washington state saw a jump of over 8,700 concealed pistol licenses in the first half of 2025. Officials cite safety concerns and upcoming p…
WA among states suing Trump administration over health care, education
Washington joins a 20-state lawsuit challenging new Trump administration rules that tie immigration status checks to access for health, educ…
Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against Gluesenkamp Perez
Two Republican state leaders, John Braun and Jim Walsh, are weighing campaigns to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington’s 3rd Congressiona…
Opinion: Washington’s June 2025 budget revisions – revenue up spending up more
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the state’s latest budget revisions, warning that new taxes—not organic growth—are driving revenue. He ca…
Opinion: Pedestrian control signals
Doug Dahl explains Washington state law regarding crosswalks and pedestrian signals, offering safety insights and common misunderstandings about traffic contro…
Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public acc…