WA State Govt. ‘Flunks’ Audit, 62 Complaints in Latest Report
WA State Auditor's office produces annual report, finds a LOT COVID-relief related issues.
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Thurston Judge ‘Dismisses’ Another Mask Legal Challenge
New WA State Health Secretary Umair A. Shaw asked for, and got a dismissal via summary judgement.
Why Didn’t South Central Region (US) Move to Phase 2?
According to the state, the South Central Region made only 2 of 3 catagories (4 total) to allow advancement.
GOP Wants State Emergency Funds for Unemployment Tax Relief
Why are business unemployment taxes skyrocketing? The answers might be surprising. Rates rising 300,400 percent or higher.
WSDOH Says 1 Million Have Enabled WA Notify COVID App
App uses Bluetooth type tech to communicate with other enable devices, reportedly bypassing GPS and not collecting sensitive data about user...this according to WSDOH.
Grant Only E WA County to Receive Broadband Fund Grant
The grant will add broadband capability for areas north of Moses Lake in Grant County.
GOP Legislators Trying to Using State Law to ‘Force’ Special Session
GOP Legislators have been hammering at Inslee for weeks to call a special legislative session to address the estimated $7-8 billion dollar shortfall due to his COVID Shutdowns.
Yay! Hay Rides, Festivals, Agritourism Now Opening in Our Area
Counties, like ours, in "modified" Phase 1 categories, can now operate Agritourism under Phase 2 'guidance.'
CARES ACT vs. WA Immigrant Relief Fund–Equal Distribution?
there's been a steadily growing amount of criticism towards Inslee for devoting 4 times as much money for undocumented WA workers as was given to small businesses.
Primary 2020–Culp To Take on Inslee Out of Field of 36(!)
At first glance it appears a wide margin. But you have to consider the splintered GOP vote. Five different candidates were vying (reasonable chance) to get the nod.