WATCH: Consumer group says higher WA tobacco taxes fueling illegal market
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would have again raised taxes on nicotine products did not advance in the 2026 session, but smokers and...
Seattle city council sends $480 million library levy to voters
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council approved a beefed-up $479.7 million library levy Tuesday that would raise the tax burden on local...
Los Angeles school district, unions praise new agreements
(The Center Square) - Politicians, school officials and union leaders are applauding tentative agreements between Los Angeles Unified School District and Big Labor.
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Spokane County places aquifer protection fee on August ballot amid PFAS cleanup
(The Center Square) - Spokane County officials approved a ballot resolution Tuesday for the August election aimed at authorizing a West Plains Aquifer Protection...
Bill would protect immigrant services workers’ information amid accusations of silencing journalists
(The Center Square) – A new bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to protect the private information of immigration nonprofit employees after concerns...