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VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

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|Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025. ...

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025. ...

Thursday, May 7, 2026
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State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

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|Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

Washington's 55.4-cent gas excise tax plus CCA costs push per-gallon state burden past $1.17, with automa ...

Washington's 55.4-cent gas excise tax plus CCA costs push per-gallon state burden past $1.17, with automatic annual increases ahead. ...

Monday, May 4, 2026
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Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax

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|Date: Monday, April 27, 2026

Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax

Twelve candidates compete for five Supreme Court seats as the court prepares to rule on the state's new i ...

Twelve candidates compete for five Supreme Court seats as the court prepares to rule on the state's new income tax. ...

Monday, April 27, 2026
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VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’

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|Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’

Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon t ...

Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion. ...

Friday, April 24, 2026
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Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

Brian Heywood is petitioning the state Supreme Court after the Secretary of State rejected a referendum t ...

Brian Heywood is petitioning the state Supreme Court after the Secretary of State rejected a referendum to repeal Washington's new 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

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|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates ...

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates report rising obstacles to government transparency and public engagement. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

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|Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

Nancy Churchill argues that Senate Bill 5400 threatens press freedom by subsidizing select media outlets ...

Nancy Churchill argues that Senate Bill 5400 threatens press freedom by subsidizing select media outlets while excluding independent journalists. ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

Bill Bruch argues that state and federal authorities should investigate alleged fraud and accountability ...

Bill Bruch argues that state and federal authorities should investigate alleged fraud and accountability failures in Washington’s taxpayer-subsidized childcare programs. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Report: Michigan, Washington ‘worst’ on religious nonprofit protections

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|Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Report: Michigan, Washington ‘worst’ on religious nonprofit protections

Washington and Michigan ranked lowest in the nation for religious nonprofit protections, according to the ...

Washington and Michigan ranked lowest in the nation for religious nonprofit protections, according to the 2025 Faith and Freedom Index by the Napa Legal Institute. ...

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

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|Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

States that expanded spending during the COVID era now face budget strain as federal aid recedes, includi ...

States that expanded spending during the COVID era now face budget strain as federal aid recedes, including warnings that Washington could run out of money within two years. ...

Sunday, November 30, 2025
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