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POLL: How restrictive should cellphone policies be in Washington public schools?
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a statewide ban on cellphones in Washington public schools from first bell to last.
Opinion: No surprise! West Coast climate policies drive the high cost of gas
New research links Washington's Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Fuel Standard to gas price increases of $0.41 to $0.48 per gallon.
Opinion: Hospital price transparency is good, but its impact will be limited
…als from competition through certificate-of-need laws other states have repealed.
These new WA laws take effect Thursday
Over 200 new Washington state laws take effect Thursday, covering abortion taxes, gambling, housing, and student restraints.
Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
…e Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.
Opinion: ‘Washington’s majority party is panicking’
Nancy Churchill argues that controversial state policies, including new taxes, law enforcement changes, and agency power grabs, are generating a wave of backlash in communities acros…
WA GOP lawmakers press schools chief on gender identity disclosure policies
…ublicans are asking Superintendent Chris Reykdal to explain state guidance on gender identity disclosure following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Opinion: Supreme Court’s ruling should end state’s bullying of the La Center School District
…ispute between the La Center School District and Washington state officials over gender pronoun policies.
Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state.
Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington
Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to consider leaving the state.
Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds
…owing transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports, as state and federal policies continue to clash.
Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians
…outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session.