by Bill Lucia, Washington State StandardOctober 30, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday indicated that he’s reluctant to support major new tax increases in the legislative session that begins in January. The first-term Democrat […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardOctober 30, 2025 Democratic state senators are eyeing an income tax on millionaires as they seek to overcome Washington’s persisting budget shortfall. Individuals and households would pay a 9.9% tax […]
OLYMPIA –The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comment on 21 proposed public land acquisitions that support fish and wildlife conservation and public access to Washington’s outdoors. The proposals encompass about […]
Sen. John Braun unpacks the affordability crisis in Washington—from groceries to housing to Medicaid. He explores priorities, long-term costs, and what lawmakers must do to keep essential services sustainable
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardOctober 29, 2025 Roughly half of the more than 1.3 million family caregivers in Washington have been set back financially due to their responsibilities. That’s one of the sobering findings […]
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