Jeff Bezos to save nearly $1B in capital gains taxes by not living in Washington
(The Center Square) – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has filed a notice with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell 25 million of the company’s shares currently worth about $5 billion. In November, the word’s second
New WA program aims to help first-time homebuyers who faced discrimination
(The Center Square) – On Monday, Washington launched a new program aimed at offering home buying assistance to minorities who faced housing discrimination or were born into families impacted by racially restrictive covenants of the past. The
Spokane mayor signs expansive transportation legislation
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signed an executive order on Wednesday implementing the city council’s “Safe Streets Now!” resolution and another transportation-related initiative. Last week, the council voted to pass Councilmember Zack Zappone’s resolution,
Spokane, Spokane County return to idea of creating regional homeless authority
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane is returning to the idea of a regional homeless authority after its city council killed the initiative last summer over several concerns and potentially unrealistic goals. Spokane County Commissioner
WA Fish and Wildlife Commission to decide on 'endangered' status of gray wolves
(The Center Square) – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide later this month on lowering gray wolves’ status under the state’s endangered species law. Environmentalists and others who oppose the status change say it would
Seattle, Port of Seattle agreement will implement shore power across all berths
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a two-year agreement with the Port of Seattle to implement shore power into Terminal 46 and Pier 66 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the
Fauci defends Biden debate disaster, suggests he had reaction to cold medication—WH confirmed he wasn’t on cold medication
Biden’s DOJ to pursue federal prosecution of Donald Trump even if he wins presidency
Jen Psaki to answer questions from House Foreign Affairs committee over Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal
Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls on President Biden to withdraw from 2024 election
On Tuesday, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, became the first sitting Democrat in Congress to call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing his poor debate performance and the fallout since. Numerous Democrats