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Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know
…ate legislature, King County, Pierce County, Kitsap County, legislative races, voter turnout, Washington State Standard
WA Gov. Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026
…ns to focus on housing and road maintenance during the next legislative session.
‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further
…ts to state services and possible tax increases in the next legislative session.
Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents
Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Repl…
Republicans hopeful as primary results show two tight legislative races
Republicans see opportunity in two tight legislative races after Tuesday’s primary, with Michelle Caldier and Chad Magendanz posing strong challenges in Democratic-held Senate seats…
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 blaming federal Medicaid cuts is a distraction from year…
Recording fees increase following state legislative approval of bills
Marriage licenses will increase from $72 to $172 on July 27, with fee changes also affecting other documents under HB 1858 and HB 1498.
Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch
…ontinues his Charterist series, arguing that Clark County’s legislative branch is structurally weak and lacks the resources to balance the executive, calling for reform in the next charter review.
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns…
Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee
Rep. John Ley has been appointed to three legislative work committees, including a key bi-state group overseeing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project across the Columbia River…
Opinion: The 2025 Tax Tsunami in Washington state
…Washington Policy Center warns that Washington state’s 2025 legislative session delivered the largest tax hike in state history despite already rising revenues.
Opinion: A win-win for Washington state
Nancy Churchill outlines HB 2085 and a proposed legislative framework aimed at decentralizing governance in Washington state while preserving unity.