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Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

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|Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee com ...

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public accountability. ...

Thursday, July 10, 2025
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WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress

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|Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress

Gov. Bob Ferguson pledged to replace $11 million in Medicaid funds cut from Planned Parenthood by Congres ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson pledged to replace $11 million in Medicaid funds cut from Planned Parenthood by Congress, promising to protect patient access if federal support isn’t restored. ...

Thursday, July 10, 2025
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New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties

Washington has launched a hate crime hotline for residents of Clark, King, and Spokane counties as part o ...

Washington has launched a hate crime hotline for residents of Clark, King, and Spokane counties as part of an 18-month pilot program. ...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up

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|Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up

Nancy Churchill argues the CBO’s deficit math ignores key growth effects and revenue streams, calling its ...

Nancy Churchill argues the CBO’s deficit math ignores key growth effects and revenue streams, calling its models misleading and politically biased. ...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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WA watches CA as fed Title IX deadline looms; SCOTUS to hear trans athlete cases

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|Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

WA watches CA as fed Title IX deadline looms; SCOTUS to hear trans athlete cases

Washington state officials are monitoring California’s response to a federal Title IX deadline as tension ...

Washington state officials are monitoring California’s response to a federal Title IX deadline as tensions rise over transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Superintendent Chris Reykdal says the state ...

Monday, July 7, 2025
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Opinion: Changes made — and not made — to WA Cares in 2025

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|Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

Opinion: Changes made — and not made — to WA Cares in 2025

Elizabeth New (Hovde) outlines 2025 changes to WA Cares, including new automatic exemptions and eligibili ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) outlines 2025 changes to WA Cares, including new automatic exemptions and eligibility tweaks. She also warns that exemption rules could shift, potentially forcing some private in ...

Monday, July 7, 2025
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Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in

Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childca ...

Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new transpor ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Report: Washington state has 3rd-highest childcare costs in the US

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|Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Report: Washington state has 3rd-highest childcare costs in the US

Washington ranks among the most expensive states for childcare, with high costs driven by wages, demand, ...

Washington ranks among the most expensive states for childcare, with high costs driven by wages, demand, and regulation. Lawmakers passed HB 1648 to help providers. ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs emphasize the need for agriculture

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|Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs emphasize the need for agriculture

Pam Lewison with Washington Policy Center reflects on the nation’s agrarian roots and emphasizes the role ...

Pam Lewison with Washington Policy Center reflects on the nation’s agrarian roots and emphasizes the role of agriculture in today’s economy through the lens of Fourth of July cookout costs. Using data ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025
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New state plan aims to reconnect Washington wildlife, make roads safer

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|Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

New state plan aims to reconnect Washington wildlife, make roads safer

A new statewide plan from WDFW and WSDOT outlines how Washington can reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions a ...

A new statewide plan from WDFW and WSDOT outlines how Washington can reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and restore habitat connectivity through data-driven planning and targeted investments. ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025
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