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Washington officials say COVID aided in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Washington state government officials, including Gov. Jay Inslee, touted the reduction of greenhouse gas emission from state buildings and o…
Opinion: Washington state Department of Health wants to teach children that global warming and racism are public health problems
Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center states ‘with state officials pushing harmful and divisive curriculum in public schools, it’s no wonder families are…
Transportation Commission to discuss a pay-per-mile proposal and traffic safety challenges in our state
The Washington State Transportation Commission will cover several topics at its Dec. 13 and 14 meeting, including statewide traffic safety chall…
Rep. Peter Abbarno sponsors four bills aimed at making Washington safer, more prosperous
State Rep. Peter Abbarno (Republican, 20th Legislative District) this week pre-filed four bills for the upcoming 2023 legislative session ai…
Washington lawmakers updated on state’s new tactics on drug control
…estments and work related to legislation in response to the Washington State Supreme Court’s Blake decision nearly two years ago.
Guaranteed basic income boosted by Washington DSHS
…Lori Pfingst, senior director of poverty reduction for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, touted the feasibility and benefits of implementing guaranteed basic income in Washingt…
Washington state has low electricity prices. Will it stay that way?
In terms of average retail price, Washington state has the seventh lowest electricity rate in the nation, 8.75 cents per kilowatt hour, according to a 2021 state electricity…
Opinion: Government agency creates program to fight costly small business regulations created by government agency programs
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center wants Commerce to refocus the $3.1 million it is spending to reduce the barriers the state created into simplifying…
Dem 2023 legislative preview: drugs, police pursuit, energy, abortion
Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus leaders on Wednesday afternoon offered a glimpse of their priorities for the fast-approaching 2023…
GOP releases ‘Power Washington’ energy plan for 2023 legislative session
Washington state Republican senators unveiled their “Power Washington” energy package for the 2023 legislative session during a Tuesday morn…
Grants available to counties to help strengthen election security
More than $3 million in state funding is now available to help Washington counties enhance election security.
Washington Supreme Court allows capital gains collections before it decides case
The Washington Supreme Court on Wednesday morning granted Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s request to allow the state Department of Revenue to co…