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WA Senate unanimously passes $7.3B capital budget ‘for the entire state’
The Washington Senate passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for 2025-27 in a unanimous vote, funding education, housing, and infrastructure acros…
Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden
Nancy Churchill outlines new tax proposals in Washington state, warning of growing burdens on working families amid budget shortfalls and government overspending.
Opinion: Washington’s EV sales far short of next year’s state mandate
Todd Myers highlights how Washington’s EV sales fall short of next year’s mandate, raising concerns over rising car prices and limited options.
Opinion: An assault on affordability – What the new budget proposals mean for you
Rep. John Ley says new state budget proposals could worsen affordability in Washington by increasing gas taxes, property taxes, and vehicle fees.
Camas’ Keirra Thompson named Miss Washington — state’s top senior basketball player
Camas senior Keirra Thompson earns Miss Washington, capping a stellar career.
Gas tax increases key to fueling Washington transportation budgets
Washington state lawmakers propose gas tax increases to address transportation budget shortfall.
Opinion: Legislative leaders fail (again) to limit the abuse of emergency power in Washington state
Washington Policy Center’s Paul Guppy says emergency power reform has stalled
State Parks expands same-day camping reservations to all campgrounds
Washington State Parks expands same-day camping reservations to all campgrounds, improving accessibility for visitors.
WA’s latest budget outlook shows $845M decline in projected revenue through 2029
Washington state’s budget outlook projects an $845 million revenue decline through 2029, impacting future fiscal planning.
Opinion: Another increase in the state’s CO2 tax; Another failure by Ecology staff to understand the market
…d Myers critiques the latest CO2 tax increase, arguing that Washington’s Department of Ecology continues to miscalculate market impacts, driving up fuel costs.
Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state
…5017, arguing that it could allow non-residents to vote in Washington’s local elections, impacting election security.
WA gubernatorial emergency powers reform legislation dies – again
…ious four legislative sessions Brett DavisThe Center Square Washington The political stars seemed aligned for the Washington State Legislature to pass a bill this session to rein in the governor’s eme…