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VIDEO: How high taxes, regulations are crushing three Washington businesses
Three Washington business leaders say rising taxes and regulations are pushing expansion and relocation out of state.
Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days
…s make it easier for everyone – especially those new to the outdoors – to check out their state-managed lands OLYMPIA – Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass fre…
Opinion: Fact-checking a false claim about I-2109
Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center fact-checks claims about I-2109 and discusses the implications for K-12 education funding.
Opinion: With Paid Family and Medical Leave finances still troubled, payroll tax likely to increase
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center points out how workers keep seeing decreases on their paychecks, compliments of lawmakers redistributing their inco…
Opinion: Proposed House budget promises $200 checks, but only if voters keep the CO2 tax
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center points out that the payments are the only budget item using CO2 tax revenue that must be spent this year in the Sen…
Opinion: Fact Check – Repealing the capital gains income tax will ‘devastate’ basic education. Is that true?
Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center points out the fact that an income tax hurts our state explains why voters, who collectively are generally smarter…
Use WSDOT travel charts for a drama-free adventure this holiday season
…: Plan ahead for winter weather and expect delays on major routes like I-90 and I-5 in Washington; WSDOT urges travelers to check holiday travel charts, use online tools, and follow safety tips.
Opinion: Commission recommends increasing hours-worked requirement for WA Cares, among other proposals
Elizabeth Hovde writes about how Washington workers can look at their paycheck to see how much their pay is being decreased for a program they’re told gives ‘peace o…
Let people choose whether payroll tax is right for them, Republicans say
Several of Washington’s Senate Republicans say the next time legislators are in session, they’ll try again to give workers an opportunity to opt out of…
SWCA members achieve record Retro rebate percentage
Southwest Washington Contractors Association announced last week that it has received a refund check for $1.486 million for its Retrospective…
You might want to check the facts when it comes to Benton’s legacy with Clark County
I always get a kick out of situations where a popular narrative doesn’t match what actually took place. You know, it’s the old “don’t let the facts get in the w…