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Rep. Kevin Waters issues statement after the DNR’s nearsighted decision to limit timber harvesting in Washington

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|Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Rep. Kevin Waters issues statement after the DNR’s nearsighted decision to limit timber harvesting in Washington

Rep. Kevin Waters criticized the DNR’s decision to conserve over 10,000 acres of older forests, warning i ...

Rep. Kevin Waters criticized the DNR’s decision to conserve over 10,000 acres of older forests, warning it will harm rural counties, reduce school funding, and weaken Washington’s timber economy. ...

Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Opinion: The panic is political

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|Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Opinion: The panic is political

Nancy Churchill argues Olympia manufactured a false Medicaid crisis, accusing Governor Bob Ferguson of cu ...

Nancy Churchill argues Olympia manufactured a false Medicaid crisis, accusing Governor Bob Ferguson of cutting funding while blaming Congress to distract voters. ...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

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|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and oppo ...

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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WA’s new work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days

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|Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

WA’s new work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days

Washington’s new work zone speed cameras issued 7,599 infractions in their first 90 days, with more pendi ...

Washington’s new work zone speed cameras issued 7,599 infractions in their first 90 days, with more pending. The cameras aim to improve worker safety but will soon carry fines for first-time offenders ...

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits

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|Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025

Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits

Todd Myers says more than 70% of CO2 tax spending in Washington’s 2025-27 budget goes to bureaucracy and ...

Todd Myers says more than 70% of CO2 tax spending in Washington’s 2025-27 budget goes to bureaucracy and planning—not projects with measurable environmental gains. ...

Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government

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|Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government

Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center argues that most CO2 tax revenue in Washington is spent on bureauc ...

Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center argues that most CO2 tax revenue in Washington is spent on bureaucracy, not direct environmental benefits. He calls for science-based reforms. ...

Friday, July 25, 2025
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Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in

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|Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in

Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childca ...

Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new transpor ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Opinion: The 2025 Tax Tsunami in Washington state

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|Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Opinion: The 2025 Tax Tsunami in Washington state

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center warns that Washington state’s 2025 legislative session deliver ...

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center warns that Washington state’s 2025 legislative session delivered the largest tax hike in state history despite already rising revenues. ...

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

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|Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

A historic spike in legal claims — many tied to foster care abuse and youth detention — has pushed Washin ...

A historic spike in legal claims — many tied to foster care abuse and youth detention — has pushed Washington state’s lawsuit payouts over $500 million in the past year. ...

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

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|Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

Gov. Bob Ferguson is warning state agencies to prepare for deeper cuts as Washington’s budget shortfall w ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson is warning state agencies to prepare for deeper cuts as Washington’s budget shortfall worsens, with a new revenue forecast due June 24 and economic uncertainty growing. ...

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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