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For decades, Washington attracted more people and more income than it lost. But that trend has now reversed. For the second year in a row, more income has left the state than arrived. And for the third year in a row, IRS data shows Washington is losing more taxpayers to migration than it gains.
The People’s Initiatives
Giving parents a voice and protecting fairness in girls’ sports
- Initiative IL26-001 – Restoring Parental Rights in Schools—It recognizes parents as the primary stakeholders in their children’s upbringing
- Initiative IL26-638 – Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports—This initiative aims to protect the integrity of girls’ interscholastic sports
Top Stories
AUDIO: Senate panel passes Holy bill to help hire more law-enforcement officers
A bipartisan bill to increase the number of law enforcement officers in Washington is a step closer to being signed by Governor Bob Ferguson. Tracy Ellis explains.
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Goehner appointed to committee on economic development, international relations
Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate OLYMPIA… Sen. Keith Goehner has been appointed to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations (LCEDIR) by Lt. Governor Denny Heck. This marks Goehner’s second special committee appointment since his term as a state senator began Jan. 13 and reflects his commitment to fostering economic growth and...
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AUDIO: State Senate Republican leadership update with Senator John Braun
Legislative Democrats are attempting to overturn the Parental Rights Initiative 2081 through Senate Bill 5181. The initiative, which was endorsed by over 400,000 Washingtonians, enshrined and clarified parental and familial rights in public education.
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AUDIO: Budget and spending are top issues for 2025 Legislature, Short says
Washington taxpayers are being asked to cover the costs of unfortunate spending decisions by majority Democrats in Olympia, according to a state legislator. Tracy Ellis explains.
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VIDEO: Legislative Republican Leadership Media Availability
Senators John Braun and Shelly Short and other Legislative Republican leaders hold their weekly media availability to discuss the 2025 legislative session.
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Braun proposes transforming The Evergreen State College to address Washington’s growing health-care workforce crisis
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, introduced a bill today that would better position Washington to manage the critical demand for 3.2 million additional health-care workers within the next five years. Senate Bill 5424 would change the mission of The Evergreen State College (TESC), which, as an institution of higher education, has declined in recent...
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According to the State Auditor's Office (D), Fmr. Gov. Jay Inslee's administration, through various state agencies, is missing or not adequately accounting for $1.17 BILLION in Federal COVID Aid -taxpayer funds.
#tbt WHERE’S THE FUNDS?! $1.17 BILLION MISSING: According to the State Auditor's Office (D), former Governor Jay Inslee's administration, through various state agencies, is missing or not adequately accounting for $1,170,000,000.00 in Federal Covid Relief Aid -taxpayer funds.Struggling WA families, individuals, and small businesses needed those funds.We have repeatedly called for better and more transparent management of your money (SB 5810).#UnaccountableWA #ReinstateAccountability #walegCascade PBS: ow.ly/sf8P50Shx3V
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler is questioning why WA's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to fill a six-figure position now when state agencies have been instructed to propose spending reducti#UnaffordableWAb#walegwaleg
Schoesler questions need for DNR hire amid state budget problems - Mark Schoesler
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State Sen. Mark Schoesler wants to know why the state Department of Natural Resources is trying so hard to fill what he views as a non-essential job with a six-figure salary, at the same time that sta...
