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April 12, 2026

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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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Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

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|Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9.9% tax on earnings above $1 million starti ...

Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9.9% tax on earnings above $1 million starting Thursday. ...

Thursday, April 9, 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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Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements ins ...

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements instead of voter recall, amid ongoing debate over constitutionality. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Gov. Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

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|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Gov. Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

Washington rolls back its estate tax hike, restoring previous rates and prompting uncertainty around $340 ...

Washington rolls back its estate tax hike, restoring previous rates and prompting uncertainty around $340 million in expected revenue for education. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Rounding out debate, Gov. Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problem

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|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Rounding out debate, Gov. Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington law lets merchants round cash purchases to the nearest 5 cents, aiming to manage change ...

A new Washington law lets merchants round cash purchases to the nearest 5 cents, aiming to manage change as shortages of pennies affect both businesses and customers. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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WA Gov. Ferguson to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

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|Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

WA Gov. Ferguson to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

Bob Ferguson prepares for a private discussion with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the league considers ...

Bob Ferguson prepares for a private discussion with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the league considers a significant expansion vote that may pave the way for Seattle’s pro basketball return. The mee ...

Monday, March 23, 2026
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New Washington law clarifies what is an ‘election’

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|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

New Washington law clarifies what is an ‘election’

After a court ruling challenged the state’s definition of “election,” lawmakers clarified the law to prev ...

After a court ruling challenged the state’s definition of “election,” lawmakers clarified the law to prevent double voting and maintain the integrity of Washington’s ballots. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran

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|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran

Kent resigned his top intelligence role after opposing U.S. involvement in Iran, criticizing both the adm ...

Kent resigned his top intelligence role after opposing U.S. involvement in Iran, criticizing both the administration's policy and claims of an imminent Iranian threat. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session

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|Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session

Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set ...

Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue. ...

Monday, March 16, 2026
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