Bill tying school funding to curriculum materials moves forward in Olympia
(The Center Square) – Legislation that would allow the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction to cut state funding for certain school districts is moving ahead in the form of House Bill 2331 that would modify requirements for
Seattle social housing group plans to put $52M payroll tax initiative on ballot
(The Center Square) – An advocacy group is pushing a new ballot measure that would levy a 5% compensation payroll tax on Seattle employers with workers who make more than $1 million a year, including stocks and
Spokane voters asked to renew city library tax levy
(The Center Square) – Spokane voters are being asked to renew an existing property tax levy to continue funding of city library operations for another three years. Measure No. 1 is listed on ballots mailed to voters
Most tax rates in Snohomish County to increase due to approved levies
(The Center Square) – Property owners in Snohomish County will see their typical levy rate increase in 2024 as a result of 85% of 2023 ballot measures being approved by voters last year. According to the Snohomish
'I'm really concerned about ratepayers': GOP questions bill to ban natural gas
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers say one of the most concerning bills being moved forward by majority Democrats this session is what GOP members call the “anti-natural gas bill.” That’s a reference to House Bill 1589
NEW: Ronna McDaniel releases damage control letter after report she’s stepping down
“With a news cycle full of palace intrigue and speculation surrounding all of us, I want to take the time to reassure all of you that I am still hard at work as RNC Chairwoman.”
Downtown Spokane businesses say they’re still grappling with homeless camping
(The Center Square) – Although Camp Hope in Spokane has closed and Proposition 1 banning homeless camps near certain places was overwhelming approved by voters in November, some downtown business owners say they’re still grappling with chronic
Spokane to reinstate permit fees for solar panel, EV charger installations
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane will reinstate permit and inspection fees later this year for installation of solar energy systems and charging stations for electric vehicles. On Monday, city council members unanimously voted to
Tucker Carlson may face EU travel sanctions as a result of Putin interview: report
Carlson is in Russia and has said that he would soon be releasing a video interview with Putin.
Iowa Republican introduces bill to prevent state recognition of Satanism as a religion
“The state shall not recognize organizations or individuals who refer to Satan as a deity, worship Satan, or who reference Satan or Satanism as part of the organization’s or individual’s religious practice as an establishment of religion.”