WA Cares program survives initiative to repeal it

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(The Center Square) – Initiative 2124, which would allow Washington workers to opt out of the mandatory payroll tax that funds WA Cares – the state’s long-term care insurance program – was rejected by voters based on

Central Washington legislative race roundup

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(The Center Square) – Just like that, the 2024 election cycle is over, with new and returning faces leading the nation and central Washington. The region is home to Tri-Cities and six legislative districts. Each consists of

Eastern Washington legislative race roundup

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(The Center Square) – As the clocks struck 8 p.m. on Tuesday, relief swept over the state’s Republican minority as the GOP held firm in eastern Washington, preventing the loss of even more seats. Eastern Washington is

Adam Smith set to hold on to WA 9th Congressional District seat

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(The Center Square) – Initial results for election night show U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, D-Wash., continuing to hold his 9th Congressional District seat with nearly 70% of collected votes over Democratic challenger Melissa Chaudhry. Smith has served