by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardMarch 11, 2026 Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest. But if the coal tax and a related climate […]
The governor signed legislation from Rep. David Stuebe on Wednesday that will reinforce Medicaid support for emergency ambulance providers and protect access to lifesaving services across Washington. House Bill 2531 updates Washington’s ambulance quality assurance fee program to promote long-term […]
As the 2026 legislative session headed into its final day, House Republican leaders said their caucus spent the session fighting tax hikes and stopping bills that would make Washington more expensive. House Republican leaders say […]
Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe are condemning House Democrats’ decision to approve Senate Bill 6346, legislation that creates a new state income tax despite repeated opposition from Washington voters. The measure passed following an intense floor fight that […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 10, 2026 The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been awarded to local police departments, after months of frustration over […]
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