OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy lost an estimated 3,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1%. “Three consecutive months of job growth came to an end last month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, […]
OLYMPIA… State Sen. Mark Schoesler is questioning whether Gov. Bob Ferguson’s recent appointments to the state Public Disclosure Commission are legal. After a recall effort began against him for not filling two vacancies on the PDC for several months, Ferguson in […]
OLYMPIA — On Wednesday, April 29, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, ruling that race should not factor in Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs shared the following statement: “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, a pivotal […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 28, 2026 TACOMA — Washington state health inspectors have tried for months to investigate complaints at the embattled immigrant detention center in Tacoma, to no avail. Now the state […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 28, 2026 Campaign finance activist Conner Edwards’ quixotic quest to recall Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson from office was intended to prod the governor into filling two vacant seats on […]
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