Pappas makes official his U.S. Senate bid
Four-term Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas made official his bid for the U.S. Senate in 2026, vowing to take on and win the big fights against entrenched special interests in Washington. He becomes ...
New Martin disclosures show outreach to right-wing politicians in Europe
Interim D.C. U.S. attorney Ed Martin boosted members of Germany’s AfD, Poland’s Law and Justice, and Viktor Orban’s party in ...
WA House passes $15.2B transportation budget, setting stage for talks with Senate
The Washington State House of Representatives passed its $15.2 billion transportation budget for 2025-27 on Wednesday, ...
‘It’s price fixing’: Washington leaders target rent algorithm companies with lawsuit, legislation
As Washington struggles with a shortage of affordable housing, leaders are going after tech companies they allege are ...
Republicans weigh clawing back tariff authority from Trump
Some congressional Republicans want the Legislative Branch to reassert its authority on tariffs after Trump's "Liberation Day." ...
Chris Pappas Jumps Into 2026 Senate Race in New Hampshire
Mr. Pappas, a 44-year-old Democratic congressman, is the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed the retiring ...
Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with ...
Analyst: Elon Musk’s Tesla ‘biggest beneficiary’ of WA EV mandates, policies
A new report from the state Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council reveals that EV sales fell short in 2024, while one analyst ...
Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals.
Redrawn election maps could push a Tri-Cities senator out. She isn’t giving up yet
That news spurred Torres to announce her reelection, citing it as a “really good sign” that judges might overturn the ...
Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders
Critics of a proposed statewide payroll tax in Washington — including CEOs, startup founders, and venture capitalists — warn ...
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Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax
Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that neither version of the ope ...