Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against police ombuds without question
(The Center Square) - The Spokane Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint against Police Ombuds Bart Logue Wednesday, following an independent investigation into his private...
Critics warn that WA bill could ‘weaponize’ AGO with new investigative powers
(The Center Square) - The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that critics in the chamber warn could “weaponize” the State Attorney General’s...
Op-Ed: A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates
Washington’s public education system is built on decades of legislative decisions. Each one adds new requirements, expectations, and funding promises. Over time, that accumulation...
WATCH: WA lawmakers move Sound Transit closer to issuing 75-year debt to cover costs
(The Center Square) - Among the bills advancing in the Washington legislature is a measure that would give Sound Transit the ability to issue...
WATCH: Lawmakers start oversight review of previous bills
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