OLYMPIA – To mark the start of the 2026 Legislative session, the Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, will temporarily display the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington in the Governor’s […]
Story by John Sattgast, Washington State House Republican Communications A Washington state lawmaker who has pushed for years to change the “Keeping Families Together Act” is now calling for immediate action, saying the law has […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2026 Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing continued in a new form, researchers revealed Thursday. The University […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 8, 2026 A top adviser to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is back at work with a new title and portfolio. Sahar Fathi, Ferguson’s policy director when she went on […]
Daycare Fraud: Is Scrutiny Racist? Plus, Democrats’ Piecrust Tax Promises Sen. John Braun breaks down rising daycare‑fraud concerns, why investigating isn’t racist, and why Democrats’ “piecrust” tax promises could mean a new income tax and higher property […]
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