Seattle Parks District proposal would hike property tax rate to 41 cents per $1K
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Parks District’s 2024 budget adjustments would see a 4-cent increase in property taxes to generate more than double...
California violent crime skyrockets as arrests plummet
(The Center Square) – According to newly released FBI crime statistics for 2022, violent crime decreased nationwide but sharply increased in California. Between 2021...
Washington state commission plots pathway toward universal health care system
(The Center Square) – For several years Washington state has looked at the concept of a universal or single-payer system that would guarantee some...
California to pilot speed cameras and automated ticketing to reduce traffic deaths
(The Center Square) – California governor Newsom signed a new bill allowing for the use of automated speeding cameras as a pilot program in...
PNW ‘clean hydrogen hub’ eligible for $1 billion in federal funding
(The Center Square) – Technology giant Amazon.com Inc., commercial truck manufacturer PACCAR, and the Seattle/Tacoma ports alliance are among 17 regional companies and utilities...