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NFIB report shows Washington small businesses are feeling the pinch of labor costs, regulations and high taxes

By Mark HarmsworthA new NFIB Washington Small Business Economic Trends report delivers sobering news for the state’s small business community. The data reveals that Washington small businesses are und...

2026-07-08

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness

WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessnessFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 7 2026atgAshleyGrossTue, 07/07/2026 - 13:21The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop...

2026-07-07

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

America at 250: Our Next Great Chapter

By Steven HattingFor me, the ultimate lesson of America's first 250 years is that our nation's greatest strength has never been government. It has always been her people. Our founders understood that ...

2026-07-04

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service’s attempt to undermine voting rights

AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service’s attempt to undermine voting rightsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 2 2026atgSamBlobaumThu, 07/02/2026 - 13:54Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a mult...

2026-07-02

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Another small business falls to Seattle's failed crime policies

By Mark HarmsworthThe closure of Aluel Cellars’ Capitol Hill tasting room is more than the loss of Seattle’s only winery in the neighborhood. It is another data point in a troubling pattern plaguing t...

2026-07-02

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

Attorney General’s Office given investigative authority into Longview paper mill tragedy

Attorney General’s Office given investigative authority into Longview paper mill tragedyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 1 2026atgSamBlobaumWed, 07/01/2026 - 10:48Following the fatal disaster at Nippon Dynaw...

2026-07-01

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

The world came to America. Here's what it reminded us about our farms.

By Pam LewisonAs millions of fans around the world tune in to the World Cup and travelers pour into the United States, they are experiencing far more than football, ahem soccer. They are discovering A...

2026-07-02

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Automatic hike to Washington gas tax hits for the first time today

By Charles Prestrud, David BozeFor the first time ever, state gas taxes will automatically increase starting today, July 1st.  The 2% increase in Washington State's gas tax will automatically take eff...

2026-07-01

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

WA Cares ready-ish to launch; family caregivers remain in the dark

By Elizabeth NewA week before WA Cares benefits are scheduled to become available, the state’sLong-Term Services and Supports Trust Commissiondiscussed program launch, early applications and provider ...

2026-06-26

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Washington's budget outlook darkens with latest revenue forecast

By Ryan FrostThe state's June revenueforecast, released Friday, raised projected collections for the current 2025-27 biennium by about $554 million above what the enacted budget assumed, while lowerin...

2026-06-26

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Fourth of July cookout costs a little more this year

By Pam LewisonAs the United States looks ahead to the celebration of its 250thbirthday next week, the real question is: What’s for supper?The American Farm Bureau Federation wants you to think about h...

2026-06-25

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

Washington State AI Task Force releases final report

Washington State AI Task Force releases final reportFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 1 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 07/01/2026 - 09:55The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force today released its fina...

2026-07-01

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

WA, other states block weaponization of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

WA, other states block weaponization of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 1 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 07/01/2026 - 08:31A federal judge has permanently blocked the U.S....

2026-07-01

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services

WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness servicesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 30 2026atgAshleyGrossTue, 06/30/2026 - 12:50Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging...

2026-06-30

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Nick Brown applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of birthright citizenship

AG Nick Brown applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of birthright citizenshipFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 30 2026atgSamBlobaumTue, 06/30/2026 - 06:18Attorney General Nick Brown released the following...

2026-06-30

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements

AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirementsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 29 2026atgAshleyGrossMon, 06/29/2026 - 13:20The federal administration’s unlawful implementati...

2026-06-29

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Nick Brown statement on SCOTUS ruling preserving mail-in voting

AG Nick Brown statement on SCOTUS ruling preserving mail-in votingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 29 2026atgSamBlobaumMon, 06/29/2026 - 08:58Washington Attorney General Nick Brown released the following sta...

2026-06-29

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality information

AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality informationFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 26 2026atgSamBlobaumFri, 06/26/2026 - 08:57Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition ...

2026-06-26

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

US Tiger Securities Inc. (“US Tiger”)

US Tiger Securities Inc. (“US Tiger”)PolicyWebThu, 06/25/2026 - 13:56US Tiger Securities Inc. (“US Tiger”)     NoticeStart Date:07/03/2025End Date:07/15/2025Report Date:05/15/2026Information Compromis...

2026-06-25

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Brown blocks Trump administration’s election power grab

AG Brown blocks Trump administration’s election power grabFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 25 2026atgSamBlobaumThu, 06/25/2026 - 10:57A U.S. District Court judge today blocked President Trump’s unlawful Exec...

2026-06-25