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Opinion: Is McCleary really to blame for Washington’s budget woes?
Non-K-12 spending surged $20.88 billion (82%) since 2019, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total state budget growth.
Legislative staff in WA state Senate reject new contract
Senate Democratic Caucus staff rejected a contract offering no pay raise and no just-cause protections against dismissal.
Opinion: A Boeing strike could give the state’s UI fund a much bigger test
As of Sept. 14, 174 striking workers have collected $604,491 from Washington's Unemployment Trust Fund under a new law allowing strikers to receive UI benefits.
Opinion: Why lawmakers are going after your pension
Ryan Frost argues lawmakers included public pensions in the income tax law in preparation for lowering the $1 million deduction.
Opinion: The Seattle Times editorial board makes excuses for the budget failures it condemns
Ryan Frost argues the Seattle Times editorial board's own prior warnings undercut its case for preserving Washington's new income tax.
Opinion: Workers need their wages more than the state's paid-leave program does
…13% and is projected to hit its 1.2% cap by 2027, with some lawmakers eyeing a 2% rate.
$20M in long-term care money for WA immigrants to cover fewer than 200 people
Washington lawmakers approved nearly $20M expecting to cover about 1,200 noncitizens, but federal rule changes mean only 173 will retain long-term care…
Opinion: Do data centers drive up energy costs?
Kimball argues Washington's rising energy bills stem from CETA and CCA regulations, not data centers.
US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
Justices Kagan and Barrett testified that Supreme Court security threats rose 38% this year, following a 25% increase last year.
Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes
…alary commission awarded 7% raises to the governor, AG, and lawmakers — adding roughly $10,000 to legislative pay over two years.
Postal Service skips hearing with WA lawmakers on mail-in ballot rules
USPS canceled a scheduled hearing with WA lawmakers on a rule that would require states to share mail-in voter lists.
Ferguson's call for school cellphone ban has a familiar ring to it in Olympia
Rep. Stephanie McClintock has pushed a school cellphone ban for three sessions — without a single committee hearing this year.