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Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018
Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded pension liabilities and increasing burd…
Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session
…new Clark County infrastructure funding following the 2026 legislative session.
Opinion: Attacking Democracy in the name of Democracy
Ryan Frost critiques several 2024 legislative bills, warning unchecked Democrat dominance enables policies that erode local accountability, block referenda, and threaten citi…
Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session
Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue.
Opinion: A troubling end to a disruptive session
Let’s Go Washington highlights multiple instances where legislative leaders dismissed historic public feedback, advanced controversial tax policies, and undermined constituent influence.
Opinion: Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end
…energy policy debates and several tax proposals as the 2026 legislative session approaches its final days.
Foes called it the ‘initiative killer;’ now it’s dead in the WA Legislature
…initiative signature gathering, failed to advance before a legislative deadline.
Opinion: Is a state income tax coming, and the latest on the I-5 Bridge project
Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on a proposed state income tax, the I-5 Bridge project, the Brockmann Campus and House Bill 2605.
Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday (Feb. 18)
Lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a virtual town hall to discuss the 2026 legislative session and answer constituent questions.
Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey
Rep. John Ley shares results from a legislative survey showing affordability concerns and opposition to new taxes among respondents, while outlining Republican priorities in Ol…
Letter: ‘We are ALL being shafted’
…homas Schenk criticizes Washington lawmakers over taxation, legislative rule changes, and what he describes as the consequences of one-party control.
Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project
…standards, and ongoing state responsibilities in his latest legislative update.