AARP PAC Fined for Campaign Violations Opposing Initiative 2124 (Long-Term Care)
AARP opposed I-2124, which would make contributions to the flawed CARES Act voluntary. Now, they've been fined by the PDC
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Air BnB Tax Fails in WA Legislature…for Now
the tax, known as the Air B-B tax, has gone away, for now.
Yakima Deputies Searching for Sunday Fatal Shooting Suspect
suspect sought following shooting.
Microsoft Donates $1 Million to WA Anti-Tax Political Action Committee
Microsoft pledges $1 million to anti-taix PAC
Feds Launch Investigation into WA State SPI Over Transgender Issues
Feds launch investigation into Title IX violatuions by OSPI.
Bill to electronically track sexually violent predators in WA signed into law
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan bill to keep communities in Washington state safe from sexually violent predators has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
House Bill 1457, sponsored by Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, and Rep. Trav...
WA Democrats advance bill to tax zyn, synthetic nicotine products
The Dems never seem to stop thinking of stuff to tax people over.
Rep. Newhouse’s Office “Talking” with WH About WA Title IX Investigation
There have been rumbles that it's only a matter of time before WA State winds up in the crosshairs of the White House over transgender boys in girls sports.
Slew of controversial bills move ahead in WA Legislature
(The Center Square) – Several contentious pieces of legislation – all of which have already been approved by the House of Representatives – got another step closer to becoming law in Washington state, moving through executive session before the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Monday with a do-pass recommendation.
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Ethics complaint filed against WA lawmaker behind rent stabilization bill
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is facing an ethics complaint accusing her of violating state laws related to her employment with an organization lobbying for Engrossed House Bill 1217 limiting rent increases. Alva...