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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 so…
Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools
Washington is set to implement new permanent student discipline rules on July 11, with state officials citing post-pandemic behavior shifts…
WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law
…OP has announced full support for the DOJ’s lawsuit against Washington state, calling Senate Bill 5375 an unconstitutional attack on religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s Confession practice.
WA commission votes to delay I-5 Bridge tolls, escalate rate increases
The Washington State Transportation Commission has voted to delay the start of tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge by a year, while approving ste…
‘Not looking terrific for summer’: High gas prices in WA could get worse
With refinery shutdowns, global conflicts, and new state taxes on the horizon, Washington drivers could be in for a rough summer at the pump — and possibly an even more expensive future.
Opinion: Will the Capital Gains Tax increase to 9.9% cause businesses to leave the state?
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s capital gains tax hike could backfire by driving businesses and investors out of the state…
State Parks urges responsible Fourth of July fun on public lands and beaches
Washington State Parks is asking Fourth of July visitors to celebrate responsibly and protect beaches and wildlife by packing out all trash,…
Opinion: The 2025 Tax Tsunami in Washington state
David Boze of the Washington Policy Center warns that Washington state’s 2025 legislative session delivered the largest tax hike in state history despite alre…
Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year
…tied to foster care abuse and youth detention — has pushed Washington state’s lawsuit payouts over $500 million in the past year.
Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state
…federal actions under Trump-era leadership are challenging Washington state’s progressive policies on energy, elections, education, and transportation.
Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson is warning state agencies to prepare for deeper cuts as Washington’s budget shortfall worsens, with a new revenue forecast due June 24 and economic unc…
Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes
Darby Kaikkonen has sued Washington’s education superintendent, alleging she was fired from her state job in retaliation for a Tumwater school board vote opposing tr…