Weekend Edition | Gov. Ferguson Signs Washington’s $78B Operating Budget Into Law
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so –...
24 Maj 202524min
WA Bill’s Changes to Public Pension Funding Could Cost Taxpayers, Critic Warns
(The Center Square) - For years, Washington state’s public pension system has been considered one of the best funded in the nation. However, one critic of a new bill passed by the state Legislature wa...
22 Maj 202511min
‘Largest Tax Increase in State History’: Gov Signs Wa’s $78B Operating Budget Into Law
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so –...
21 Maj 202512min
Seattle’s High Buy-Rent Gap Stirs Policy Debate
(The Center Square) – Housing market experts say rent control is a factor in Seattle having one of the biggest cost gaps between renting and buying. According to a recent study from Bankrate, the Seat...
20 Maj 202511min
Weekend Edition | Labor Board Investigating Employee’s Union Dues Complaint
(The Center Square) – A Washington state labor board is investigating a complaint filed by an employee with the city of Everett regarding dues paid to the local union after that employee attempted to ...
17 Maj 202524min
Spokane County Proposes Regional Task Force to Revive Jail Funding Measure
(The Center Square) - Spokane County is preparing to establish a regional task force over the coming weeks to develop a tax proposal to fund a new jail after the last push fell short in 2023. The Boar...
15 Maj 202518min
WA State Labor Board Investigating Everett Employee’s Union Dues Complaint
(The Center Square) – A Washington state labor board is investigating a complaint filed by an employee with the city of Everett regarding dues paid to the local union after that employee attempted to ...
14 Maj 202513min
Redmond Light Rail Extension Opens Amid Years of Delays, Budget Changes
(The Center Square) – Sound Transit opened its downtown Redmond extension after a year delay and $98 million tacked on after originally planned. The 3.4-mile extension of the 2 Line opened for service...
13 Maj 202512min
