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Audit questions $37M in child care payments in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 31, 2026 Washington made an estimated $37 million in questionable child care payments over the course of a year using federal dollars, according to the state auditor’s office. A […]

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Secretary Steve Hobbs’ statement regarding latest overreaching federal executive order on elections

OLYMPIA – The President has no authority over elections; the United States Constitution grants that authority exclusively to states and Congress. This latest federal executive order does nothing to improve that and would jeopardize citizens’ lawful right to vote. We are reviewing the executive order and will […]

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Monthly Employment Report for January 2026

OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 2,800 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in January 2026, and the monthly unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.0% from 4.9% in December 2025. The monthly employment report covers two datasets: one […]

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Braun: Auditor’s report reveals ‘systemic failure’ and misplaced priorities at DCYF

OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, issued the following response today to a state audit that uncovered widespread non-compliance and staggering overpayment rates within the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The audit, which examined the use […]