Oregon judge sentences California developer for coronavirus relief fraud
(The Center Square) - A California real estate developer received a prison sentence this week for defrauding the federal government by obtaining federal aid...
Washington officials remove heat pump mandate, maintains natural gas ban
(The Center Square) - The Washington Energy Code Council has removed a mandate for heat pumps in new houses and apartments, though the delayed...
Snohomish County to spend $114M from new revenue source to build 550 housing units
(The Center Square) – Snohomish County is utilizing $114 million from a new revenue source to create 550 new units of affordable housing, plus...
WA Attorney General: $42 million recovered from fraudulent unemployment claims
(The Center Square) – An innovative legal effort has enabled Washington to recover $42 million originally paid out in fraudulent unemployment claims during the...
Oregon audit finds serious problems at agencies, programs receiving federal aid
(The Center Square) - Oregon state auditors found millions in questioned costs and serious control weaknesses at several state programs receiving federal funding, the...