by Paul W. Taylor, TVW, Washington State StandardOctober 19, 2026 This article was first published by TVW. Washington’s largest state agency is preparing for a difficult 2027 budget by pursuing two strategies at once: pulling back […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardOctober 15, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, who did not offer raises to thousands of state workers in recent contract talks, will not get one himself for the next two […]
by Paul W. Taylor, TVW, Washington State StandardOctober 16, 2026 Washington’s rising utility rates have exposed a central policy divide: Should the state make it easier for utilities to meet its clean energy mandates, or […]
OLYMPIA — County elections offices statewide will mail ballots to every eligible voter for the Nov. 3 General Election by Friday, Oct. 16. Over 5.1 million registered voters will be mailed a ballot for the midterm […]
OLYMPIA – Benefits from Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave program are a vital source of support for Washington workers. More than 221,000 individuals have claimed Paid Leave benefits in 2026 thus far, totaling more […]
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