Cutting services or raising taxes: State lawmakers weigh how to fill big budget gaps
Even before taking office last week, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson had proposed $4 billion in spending cuts. That was on top ...
Meet the ‘technological optimist’ helping set Washington state’s tech, energy, and climate policy
Washington Sen. Sharon Shewmake is taking over as chair of an influential committee that's a clearinghouse for tech, energy ...
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Business Group Urges Kotek to Follow New Washington Governor’s Lead in Speeding Permits
Angela Wilhelms, the CEO of Oregon Business & Industry, the state’s largest business group, promptly wrote to Oregon Gov.
State agencies sued for violating climate law
The Washington Policy Center said Wednesday that it is suing the state Departments of Ecology and Commerce over the agencies’ ...
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How Washington’s education department is gearing up for the new Trump administration
We cannot give our tax money to corporations, nonprofits and churches to deliver a constitutional right like basic education, ...
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Five years ago, CDC reports first COVID-19 case in Washington State
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Today, January 20, 2025 will be the five year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 in ...
Make WA’s landmark Climate Commitment Act more accountable
Up-to-date greenhouse gas emissions data, a third-party review and rebates for hardest-hit residents will ensure the landmark ...
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Second bill filed to limit Washington governor’s authority to approve new wind, solar projects
A second bill has been filed that is intended to reduce the governor’s authority to approve new wind and solar energy projects across Washington state.
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Inslee names Ferry County woman to Fish and Wildlife Commission
A Ferry County woman has been named to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Lynn O’Connor, of Kettle Falls, was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace outgoing commissioner Molly Linville. It ...
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Olympia got Jesse: Gov. Ferguson appoints consumer journalist to lead Results Washington
Invoking the catchphrase that defined Jesse Jones' career, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that he has hired the former consumer ...
Gov. Ferguson appoints ex-KIRO reporter Jesse Jones to lead WA agency
Jesse Jones made his name in TV, where he reported on consumer issues for decades. He had been let go from KIRO in October last year.
2nd bill filed to limit WA governor’s authority to approve locally opposed wind farms
A second bill has been filed that is intended to reduce the governor’s authority to approve new wind and solar energy projects across Washington state. Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, has filed a bill that ...