Several new laws to take effect in Washington state in 2026
(The Center Square) – A new year is just around the corner, meaning new laws will take effect in Washington state on Thursday, Jan....
Departing WA Commerce Director Joe Nguyen to lead Seattle Metro Chamber
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s largest independent business organization will be led by departing Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyen beginning in...
DHS raid over childcare center fraud draws spotlight on WA program
(The Center Square) – Recent raids by the Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota over allegations of mass childcare center fraud has inspired scrutiny...
New report: infrastructure workforce needs funding, despite billions in grants
(The Center Square) –– Very little of billions of dollars worth of federal grant money went to infrastructure workforce development, a new report published...
Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs
(The Center Square) – Selected communities in four Western Washington counties will receive a combined $6.58 million in federal funding for road safety improvements,...