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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
STATEMENT: State’s response to ballot drop-box arson does nothing to inspire confidence
VANCOUVER…- Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, offered this reaction to the arson that destroyed ballots in a Clark County drop box Monday morning. “The ballot box at Fisher’s Landing that was set on fire early yesterday morning is in my legislative district. Common sense suggests many of the hundreds of ballots that were destroyed were cast...
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senator frustrated about bureaucratic delay of school earthquake protections
Tens-of-millions of dollars set aside to protect schools from earthquakes is not getting spent, and state Senator Judy Warnick wants something done about it. The Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction is supposed to be distributing the money.
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Dan Evans set the standard for political leadership in Washington, Warnick says
Former governor and senator modernized state government, promoted higher education, advocated for the environment and defined what it means to be a Republican OLYMPIA – Dan Evans left such a deep stamp on the state of Washington that people today might have trouble believing one man could accomplish so much, said Senate Republican Caucus Chair...
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Boehnke looks to improve rules for siting of power plants
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick OLYMPIA… The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) held a special meeting on September 13 to approve the revised site certification agreement for the controversial Horse Heaven Wind Project. Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, believes the EFSEC’s process to approve the revised site certification agreement (SCA) did not properly account for...
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Shortage of public defenders and prosecutors – a criminal justice crisis
Washington’s criminal justice system has a big problem – a shortage of public defenders and prosecutors. Senator Mike Padden, a former judge and the Ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee is the featured guest. Washington Supreme Court justices take testimony on proposed changes to public defender standards – Learn you how you...
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AUDIO: Police pursuit, parental rights, income tax laws go into effect
New laws that go into effect this week (June 6) impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
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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...
