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What is pushing Washington's gas prices above $5 again? Two truths and one myth.

By Todd MyersAccording to AAA, Washington state’s average gas price has again climbed above $5 per gallon, one of only three states with a price that high.This briefing answers three claims made by Wa...

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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas

AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gasFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 21 2026atgAshleyGrossTue, 07/21/2026 - 09:36The U.S. Environmental Protection ...

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What the state's own data says about Superintendent Reykdal's budget claims

By Ryan FrostSuperintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal argued on Facebook last week that Washington's budget problems are the result of the state's tax structure, not an oversized government....

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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds

AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceedsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 20 2026atgSilongChhunMon, 07/20/2026 - 10:25The U.S. District Court for the Northern Di...

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Washington moves up in H-2A hiring rankings

By Pam LewisonThe perennial labor shortage in our state seems to be continuing, according to new numbers announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation earlier this summer.Washington state moved fro...

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AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects

AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projectsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 16 2026atgSamBlobaumThu, 07/16/2026 - 09:50Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 19 at...

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Olympia City Council defies voters, continues to push costly minimum wage agenda

By Mark HarmsworthThe Olympia City Council’s recent decision to launch a multi-phase research effort into higher minimum wages and worker protections is a clear attempt to circumvent the will of voter...

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UI fund has a government-made leak harming workers and their employers

By Elizabeth NewOn March 5, Ireportedthat the Employment Security Department (ESD) confirmed that 106 striking workers had received 415 weeks of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits since a new law al...

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Washington's fading fiscal shine - how decades of uncontrolled spending are eroding the states AAA credit rating

By Mark HarmsworthWashington state still boasts one of the strongest credit profiles in the nation, but the warning lights are flashing.

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Spokane Transit proposes extending the sales tax, will voters get on board?

By Charles PrestrudSpokane Transit has placed on the ballot a proposal to renew a .2% sales tax. If approved the tax would sunset in twenty years. The revenue would go toward maintaining existing serv...

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Globally Recognized Expert to Lead Research on Homelessness and Law Enforcement Outcomes for Washington

By David BozeSEATTLE, WA —Washington Policy Center has named Eric J. Zimmerman to lead the organization’s research and analysis on policies related to homelessness and law enforcement, issues that hav...

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WPC's newest research director to tackle homelessness and law enforcement policy

By Steven HattingAs a reader of WPC's work, I know you want better solutions to the problems that beleaguer our communities and our state.If you read the report on Washington’s homelessness by Eric Zi...

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Medtronic Inc.

Medtronic Inc.PolicyWebWed, 07/15/2026 - 15:52Medtronic Inc. NoticeStart Date:04/13/2026End Date:04/19/2026Report Date:06/29/2026Information Compromised:Name; Social Security Number; Full Date of Birt...

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California-based law firm Prestige Legal Solutions to pay $125,000 to settle claims of deceptive advertising

California-based law firm Prestige Legal Solutions to pay $125,000 to settle claims of deceptive advertisingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 15 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 07/15/2026 - 11:12Prestige Legal Solutio...

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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach

WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breachFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 14 2026atgAshleyGrossTue, 07/14/2026 - 12:30A coalition of 42 attorneys ...

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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger

AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount mergerFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 13 2026atgSamBlobaumMon, 07/13/2026 - 08:20Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 att...

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Washington State leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grants

Washington State leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grantsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 10 2026atgSamBlobaumFri, 07/10/2026 - 09:16Attorney General Nick Brown ...

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Washington Attorney General’s Office begins trial Monday against Albertsons for fueling opioid crisis

Washington Attorney General’s Office begins trial Monday against Albertsons for fueling opioid crisisFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 10 2026atgSamBlobaumFri, 07/10/2026 - 09:04The Washington Attorney Genera...

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Judge sides with WA, will permit health inspections at the GEO Group’s Detention Facility

Judge sides with WA, will permit health inspections at the GEO Group’s Detention FacilityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 9 2026atgSilongChhunThu, 07/09/2026 - 18:13Washington has won two preliminary injunct...

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Block Inc., owner of Cash App, settles two disputes with WA

Block Inc., owner of Cash App, settles two disputes with WAFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 8 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 07/08/2026 - 09:11Attorney General Nick Brown today announced two separate settlements wit...

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