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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

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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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Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October

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|Date: Monday, May 19, 2025

Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October

Washington’s Discover Pass fee will rise from $30 to $45 starting October 1, 2025, to help support state ...

Washington’s Discover Pass fee will rise from $30 to $45 starting October 1, 2025, to help support state parks amid shifting budget priorities. ...

Monday, May 19, 2025
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Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes

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|Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes

Gov. Ferguson is facing mounting pressure from business groups to veto several tax bills before Tuesday’s ...

Gov. Ferguson is facing mounting pressure from business groups to veto several tax bills before Tuesday’s legislative deadline. ...

Friday, May 16, 2025
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Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifti ...

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifting costs to local taxpayers. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
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House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill

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|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill

Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilita ...

Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilitation, taxpayer costs, and public policy. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
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Opinion: Proposal could increase child care cost, decrease access, limit flexibility

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|Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Opinion: Proposal could increase child care cost, decrease access, limit flexibility

Opinion: Proposal could increase child care cost, decrease access, limit flexibility ...

Opinion: Proposal could increase child care cost, decrease access, limit flexibility ...

Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly

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|Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that House Bill 1334 could lead to significant pro ...

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that House Bill 1334 could lead to significant property tax increases by changing inflation calculations. ...

Friday, January 24, 2025
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Rep. John Ley issues statement on cost of the Climate Commitment Act

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|Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

Rep. John Ley issues statement on cost of the Climate Commitment Act

Rep. John Ley criticizes the high cost of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, highlighting its minimal i ...

Rep. John Ley criticizes the high cost of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, highlighting its minimal impact on CO2 reduction. ...

Monday, January 20, 2025
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Opinion: To solve Washington’s problems, the next governor must learn from Inslee’s mistakes

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|Date: Monday, December 30, 2024

Opinion: To solve Washington’s problems, the next governor must learn from Inslee’s mistakes

Todd Myers reflects on Jay Inslee’s leadership and highlights key lessons for Washington’s next governor ...

Todd Myers reflects on Jay Inslee’s leadership and highlights key lessons for Washington’s next governor to address pressing state challenges. ...

Monday, December 30, 2024
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