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AGO memo says ‘realistic possibility’ a wealth tax would be overturned

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|Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

AGO memo says ‘realistic possibility’ a wealth tax would be overturned

A March 2025 AGO memo warns a wealth tax's $50M threshold exemption risks violating Washington's uniformi ...

A March 2025 AGO memo warns a wealth tax's $50M threshold exemption risks violating Washington's uniformity clause. ...

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Opinion: Governor Ferguson warns of upcoming shortfall after years of overspending

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|Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Opinion: Governor Ferguson warns of upcoming shortfall after years of overspending

Washington's $80.2B budget grew more than twice as fast as population and inflation combined since 2013. ...

Washington's $80.2B budget grew more than twice as fast as population and inflation combined since 2013. ...

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Opinion: High stakes, hidden election

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|Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Opinion: High stakes, hidden election

Five Washington Supreme Court seats are on the 2026 ballot — shaping income tax law, pension raids, and s ...

Five Washington Supreme Court seats are on the 2026 ballot — shaping income tax law, pension raids, and sheriff authority. ...

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Washington facing sharp budget deficit, ‘significant impact’ to services expected

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Washington facing sharp budget deficit, ‘significant impact’ to services expected

OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warns agencies the 2027-29 budget shortfall spans both operating and transp ...

OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warns agencies the 2027-29 budget shortfall spans both operating and transportation funds. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

AG Nick Brown calls Louisiana v. Callais "a horrible decision" that undermines voting power of Black and ...

AG Nick Brown calls Louisiana v. Callais "a horrible decision" that undermines voting power of Black and Brown communities statewide. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Opinion: The men who wrote the Declaration of Independence

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: The men who wrote the Declaration of Independence

Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all. ...

Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public b ...

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. ...

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options

I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. ...

I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’

WA budget director warns agencies the next biennium will be the most challenging budget any of them has y ...

WA budget director warns agencies the next biennium will be the most challenging budget any of them has yet faced. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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