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Rep. Drew Stokesbary re-elected as leader of the Washington State House Republicans
Rep. Drew Stokesbary was re-elected as Washington State House Republican Leader during a caucus meeting in Chelan.
Secretary of State investigation underscores lack of citizenship verification to vote
A Secretary of State investigation reveals gaps in citizenship verification for voter registration in Washington.
Facing $10B in budget overspending, Washington considers $1.4B state worker pay hike
Washington faces a $10B budget shortfall, considering a $4B worker pay hike.
After evading repeal, will Washington expand its capital gains tax to lower incomes?
One member of a prominent Washington think tank suspects lawmakers are considering modifying the capital gains tax to generate more revenue for state coffers Brett Da…
Opinion: New audit offers another reason lawmakers should leave the state’s paid-leave program behind
Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, highlighting audit findings of double-dipping and program inefficiencies.
Opinion: WA turns redder, despite faulty media reports that said otherwise
WAGOP highlights gains in Washington’s November 2024 election, challenging claims the state turned “bluer.”
Recount expected in Washington state’s tight 18th LD Senate race
Recount expected in tight 18th LD Senate race as Adrian Cortes leads by 343 votes.
Washington auditor finds $1.9M in ‘double dip’ unemployment/paid leave payouts
Washington State Auditor finds $9 million in double-dipping unemployment and paid leave claims by the Employment Security Department.
Opinion: WA state wants to increase bureaucrats’ salaries by $1.3 billion despite claims the state is facing a budget shortfall
Washington state plans a $1.3 billion bureaucrat salary increase despite facing a significant budget shortfall.
Washington state still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
Washington state faces challenges meeting demand for EV charging infrastructure, with an estimated need of 3 million ports by 2035.
Washington ERFC Executive Director Dave Reich expects ‘period of slower growth’
Washington ERFC Executive Director expects the state’s economy to slow, mirroring the national trend.
Some Washington races still undecided; Democrats elect new Senate leadership
Washington’s state races remain close, with new Senate leadership elected, but several seats remain undecided.