If drag-queen bingo is such a problem, how can state handle sports betting?
If the House’s sports-wagering bill receives approval by the Senate before the 2020 session ends, the legislation (House Bill 2638) would front the state Gambling Commission $6 million to get going right away with “enforcement actions in the illicit market for sports wagering.” I take that to mean the agency intends to chase the bad... Read More
Senate Republicans offer comprehensive Corrections reforms, would increase safety and accountability

KING5: State lawmakers investigating Snohomish County clean energy contracts
EVERETT, Wash. — A series of contracts awarded by the Snohomish County Public Utilities District through a state clean energy grant program are under investigation by state lawmakers, some of whom are concerned about potential conflicts of interest between public and private entities. Central to questions being raised, mostly by Senate Republicans, are dealings between... Read More
The SMART Act: Measuring outputs, not just inputs

The SMART Act: Measuring outputs, not just inputs

State Senate majority creates new government accountability committee
Announces committee leadership for 2015 legislative session The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus announced today Senate committee leadership for the 2015 legislative session including the addition of a new committee that will focus on government accountability and reform issues. Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler said, “The committee leadership reflects the exceptional talent in this caucus who... Read More
State Senate majority creates new government accountability committee
Announces committee leadership for 2015 legislative session The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus announced today Senate committee leadership for the 2015 legislative session including the addition of a new committee that will focus on government accountability and reform issues. Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler said, “The committee leadership reflects the exceptional talent in this caucus who... Read More
$750,000 dinner bill and no food after 3 years of trying to harvest fish.

Ethics board fines Lt. Gov. Brad Owen $15,000
Lt. Gov. Brad Owen has reached a settlement with the Washington State Executive Ethics Board that fines him $15,000 for using state resources for his nonprofit organization Strategies For Youth. The settlement, released Friday and which Owen has agreed to, would allow him to pay only $10,000 of the fine if he commits no other... Read More
State agency draws criticism for spending $600,000 on Tacoma workshops to boost employee performance
By Brad Shannon, August 29, 2014 A division within Washington’s biggest state agency spent $600,000 for airfare, mileage, lodging, food and guest speakers to put on educational workshops in Tacoma for about 2,160 state employees who work in welfare- and food stamp-related programs. There were three two-day events that ended Thursday at the Greater Tacoma... Read More
Report raises questions about handling of welfare fraud tips
