Unless the legislature decides to step in and require transparency for state government employee compensation talks, they will continue to be conducted in secret

Governor agrees to keep future government employee compensation talks secret..

The September revenue forecast continues to show $1.5 billion above expectations for 2021-23 since the February forecast.

Steady revenue forecast since February primes pump for tax relief..

Washington states new tax on CO2 emissions is projected to add 46 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas as soon as next year, the state Department of Ecology reports.

Gas prices projected to increase 46 cents per gallon..

No fooling, Oregon Governor Kate Brown is rescinding her states COVID state of emergency on April 1

Oregons COVID state of emergency to end April 1..

There are now at least 26 local governments in Washington with an income tax ban.

Income tax ban..

Some lawmakers claim SB 5909 is meaningful emergency powers reform but based on the public hearing yesterday, the public can see clearly through that charade.

Public decries fake emergency powers reform bill..

Poll results show strong WA voter support for school choice, sales tax cut, and repeal of the long-term care payroll tax

WA voter support for school choice..

The House and Senate Transportation Committee chairs unveiled a proposed $16 billion transportation revenue package called Move Ahead Washington.

Proposed $16 billion transportation..

The Pasco City Council yesterday adopted a resolution opposing a local income tax.

21 local governments have acted to ban an income tax..

Attorney General files response to capital gains income tax lawsuit

Capital gains income tax lawsuit FACT CHECK..

ONeill Institute for National and Global Health Law: Its Time to Reconsider State of Emergency Declarations for Sustained Crises

Emergency Declarations ..

Turns out the number of Washington cities with a local income tax ban is now up to seven.

Make that seven WA cities with local income tax ban..

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON MASKING DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY

RESIDENTS TO MASK UP INDOORS..

126 wastewater treatment plants recognized for their performance in 2020

Wastewater Treatment Plants Recognized ..

Snohomish County residents are encouraged to follow guidance for preventing disease, to stay informed, and to prepare for behavioral health impacts

COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES REMAIN CRUCIAL..

The City of Battle Ground could soon join Spokane, Granger and Spokane Valley in banning a local income tax.

Battle Ground considers local income tax ban..

Dunn Wants King County Taxpayers to Know How Their Tax Dollars Are Being Spent

Tax Dollars Are Being Spent..

Record-breaking heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state

Ecology declares drought emergency..

Pharmacy groups applaud this victory for pharmacies and patient access to care

Federal Judge Rules on Washingtons Below-Cost Medicaid Pharmacy ..

Burn ban went into effect Friday, June 25, 2021. However, campfires are still allowed in all (but Squire Creek & Whitehorse) Snohomish County Campgrounds

Burning Ban UPDATE..