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Juvenile ‘strike’ can count toward life sentence, WA Supreme Court rules
A divided Washington State Supreme Court ruled last month that a “three strikes” criminal offender can be imprisoned for life without parole even if o…
Kaiser Permanente workers to strike
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in multiple states, including Washington, will go on strike on Wednesday to protest what they claim are unfair labor practices and unsafe staffing level…
WA congressional delegation votes for continued funding of federal government
Washington state’s entire congressional delegation on Saturday voted in favor of legislation that will temporarily continue federal governme…
Opinion: Eradicating barriers to state employment is on Washington state’s agenda
Elizabeth Hovde believes state hiring should be based on skills and abilities needed for a position, without automatically excluding those who don’t hold a college d…
Washington panel considers outlawing community notification of sex offenders
The State Sex Offender Policy Board is considering recommendations to the Legislature that could include making it illegal to notify communities…
Opinion: Free-market health care innovations should be used to make lives better, not expand government power
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes congressional and state policymakers need to find constructive solutions to concerns over new technologies…
Opinion: Washington State Supreme Court narrowly upholds Inslee’s eviction moratorium
In a 5-4 decision, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld Governor Inslee’s eviction moratorium during the pandemic.
WA considers allowing fingerprint scan, facial analysis to buy alcohol, cannabis
The Washington State Legislature may consider legislation giving the State Liquor and Cannabis Board further rulemaking authority regarding the…
Washington lawmaker joins bipartisan call for carbon tax overhaul to ease gas pains
State Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, is urging legislative action to lower the price at the pump for Washington motorists paying the second-hig…
Washington state has the nation’s seventh-highest reported crime rate
Washington ranks among the top 10 states in terms of the highest number of reported incidents of crime, according to a new report.
Opinion: Counterproductive regulation is one reason “clean” manufacturing isn’t choosing Washington
Unless elected officials and agency leaders in Washington recognize that government restrictions and regulation are hindering industry growth, Washington will continue to lag behind state…
Washington public pension system expected to be fully funded by 2027
Washington state’s public pension system is expected to be fully funded by 2027, according to the Office of the State Actuary. However, ongo…