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  Opinion: Gov. Ferguson has abandoned his own tax relief demands
  Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s support for the state’s proposed income tax contradicts his earlier demands for broader taxpayer relief.
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  Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
  Lawmakers in several states are considering new laws affecting teacher strikes as debates grow over labor rights and disruptions to public education.
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  WA GOP lawmakers press schools chief on gender identity disclosure policies
  Washington House Republicans are asking Superintendent Chris Reykdal to explain state guidance on gender identity disclosure following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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  High school state basketball: Columbia River suffers heartache in overtime loss in semifinals
  Columbia River’s run to the Class 2A semifinals ended on a buzzer-beater in overtime, while Evergreen advanced to a trophy game and several other Clark County teams wrapped up their state tournament seasons.
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  Passage of income tax bill more likely as Gov. Ferguson now says he will sign it
  Gov. Bob Ferguson says he will sign a revised income tax proposal targeting earnings above $1 million if the Legislature approves the measure.
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  Opinion: Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end
  Rep. John Ley outlines budget concerns, energy policy debates and several tax proposals as the 2026 legislative session approaches its final days.
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  Opinion: 106 striking workers already using unemployment insurance benefits
  A Washington Policy Center analyst says the state’s new law allowing striking workers to collect unemployment benefits is already affecting the UI system.