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Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state

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|Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9.9% income tax ...

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9.9% income tax in Klickitat Superior Court. ...

Friday, April 10, 2026
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Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?

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|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?

Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electric ...

Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?

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|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washing ...

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washington state saw a loss of $500 million as its new capital gains tax took effect. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified

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|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified

Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now ...

Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Opinion: Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage

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|Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Opinion: Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage

Lawmakers advanced SB 6346 with an emergency clause, aiming to end Washington’s no-income-tax reputation ...

Lawmakers advanced SB 6346 with an emergency clause, aiming to end Washington’s no-income-tax reputation and prevent voters from seeking a referendum. ...

Friday, March 13, 2026
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Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

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|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and scho ...

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and school transparency, with broad support for education reforms and concern over housing affordabilit ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages

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|Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages

Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and ...

Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and warns other states against similar hikes. ...

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

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|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging o ...

Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging online each session to support or oppose bills. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

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|Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee com ...

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public accountability. ...

Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault

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|Date: Monday, December 16, 2024

Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault

Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief. ...

Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief. ...

Monday, December 16, 2024
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POLL: Do you support extending light rail beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square?

🚉 Yes, a bus connection hub is essential
❌ No, the waterfront stop is enough
⚖️ Only if funding is secured
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