Washington state still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
(The Center Square) – Although Initiative 2117 repealing the state’s cap-and-trade program was rejected by Washington voters earlier this month, state planners are still grappling with logistical and practical challenges around transitioning the transportation sector toward electric
Service providers protest Seattle proposal to use payroll tax to shore up budget
(The Center Square) – Service providers in Seattle are calling on the city council to reject permanent changes to its payroll tax spending plan that is currently up for consideration. Seattle’s JumpStart Payroll tax is paid by
Survey: WA employers have a positive outlook despite inflation, tax concerns
(The Center Square) – Washington state employers are cautiously optimistic amid ongoing economic challenges, according to a survey conducted just before the Nov. 5 general election. The Association of Washington Business queried more than 500 employers from
Spokane Valley considers jail time for homelessness in parks overnight
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley is taking another step toward mitigating the impacts of homelessness on its residents with an ordinance that would make it illegal to be in a park or on city property at
Snohomish County Council considers 8% increase to general property tax levy
(The Center Square) – The Snohomish County Council will soon vote on whether or not to increase its general property tax levy by 8% Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget totals $3 billion and
Spokane mayor rings in new sales tax with 'State of Community Safety' address
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown issued a “State of Community Safety” address on Wednesday, updating residents on how her voter-approved sales tax will help mitigate crime downtown. Voters approved her one-tenth of 1% sales
Ohio attorney general wants lead in lawsuit against Washington company
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants to take the lead in a class action lawsuit against a company he says misled investors and cost two state retirement funds to lose more than $75
BREAKING: Alex Jones announces that The Onion has bought Infowars after secret auction
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
Senate Republicans met behind closed doors Wednesday to vote by secret ballot, and have elected South Dakota Senator John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. Thune, currently the number
President Biden pledges smooth transition in meeting with President-elect Trump at White House
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, shaking hands before reporters and news cameras. The two men took photos and spoke briefly, but did not respond to questions from reporters.