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Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate

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|Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate

U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has challenged Gov. Bob Ferguson to a televised debate over the ongoing fed ...

U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has challenged Gov. Bob Ferguson to a televised debate over the ongoing federal government shutdown, but Ferguson’s office gave no indication he would accept. ...

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know

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|Date: Monday, November 3, 2025

Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know

Washington state, election, voting, ballots, voteWA.gov, WA Cares, Senate Joint Resolution 8201, ballot d ...

Washington state, election, voting, ballots, voteWA.gov, WA Cares, Senate Joint Resolution 8201, ballot drop boxes, voter registration, mail ballots, election deadlines, Washington voters, state legis ...

Monday, November 3, 2025
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WA Gov. Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026

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|Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

WA Gov. Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’s skeptical of major new tax increases in 2026 and plans to focus on ...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’s skeptical of major new tax increases in 2026 and plans to focus on housing and road maintenance during the next legislative session. ...

Friday, October 31, 2025
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Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law

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|Date: Friday, October 24, 2025

Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law

A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates ...

A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education. ...

Friday, October 24, 2025
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Government shutdown entered day six with talks over health care at an impasse

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|Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Government shutdown entered day six with talks over health care at an impasse

The U.S. government shutdown reached day six as negotiations over health care and budget funding remained ...

The U.S. government shutdown reached day six as negotiations over health care and budget funding remained stalled, with President Trump and Congress still divided on extending ACA tax credits. ...

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Midnight federal shutdown edges closer as US Senate fails to agree on spending bills

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|Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Midnight federal shutdown edges closer as US Senate fails to agree on spending bills

The Senate failed to advance stopgap bills ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, making a federal shutdown likely ...

The Senate failed to advance stopgap bills ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, making a federal shutdown likely, with broad impacts on workers and services nationwide. ...

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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‘We’re headed to a shutdown’: White House meeting ends with no deal as deadline nears

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|Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

‘We’re headed to a shutdown’: White House meeting ends with no deal as deadline nears

Congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Trump without agreement as a shutdown loo ...

Congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Trump without agreement as a shutdown looms; parties remain split over health care costs and a temporary funding bill. ...

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further

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|Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further

Washington’s projected tax collections are down more than $500 million, raising concerns about cuts to st ...

Washington’s projected tax collections are down more than $500 million, raising concerns about cuts to state services and possible tax increases in the next legislative session. ...

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Trump headlines Arizona memorial service for Charlie Kirk at packed stadium

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|Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Trump headlines Arizona memorial service for Charlie Kirk at packed stadium

Trump, Vance, Cabinet officials and Elon Musk spoke at a five-hour Arizona memorial for Charlie Kirk at S ...

Trump, Vance, Cabinet officials and Elon Musk spoke at a five-hour Arizona memorial for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, while a separate vigil drew 500–700 people at the Washington Capitol in Olym ...

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk passed in US House in bipartisan vote

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|Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk passed in US House in bipartisan vote

The U.S. House approved a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, with seven ...

The U.S. House approved a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, with seven Washington representatives voting yes and three voting no. ...

Monday, September 22, 2025
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POLL: POLL: If project costs continue to rise, what should lawmakers do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan?*

📉 Scale the project to match available funding
💵 Keep the current scope and seek more funding
⏸️ Pause the project until costs are clearer
❓ Not sure

97 votes

* Also read: Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers

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