After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two decades, announced Sunday he will not seek re-election. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
New lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Washington’s ‘millionaires tax’ Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Citizens Action Defense Fund have officially filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Washington’s newly passed income tax on high earners, also known as the “millionaires tax.” Sarah Mizes-Tan
WA Supreme Court to consider Let's Go Washington lawsuit challenging 'millionaires tax' Washington's new so-called "millionaires tax" includes a clause that prevents it from being repealed by voters through a method called a referendum, something that conservative group Let’s Go Washington has alleged is unconstitutional. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Police pause license plate readers to comply with new Washington state restrictions Law enforcement agencies, including Seattle and Kent, that use automated license plate recognition in their patrol vehicles have temporarily turned those systems off, while they seek solutions to comply with a new state law. Amy Radil
Washington's Legislature is part-time. But after 'brutal sessions,' some want change Some experts — and lawmakers themselves — think the state’s problems are starting to outgrow the legislature’s part-time schedule. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Tesla loses Washington loophole as Rivian, Lucid score direct deals A loophole benefiting the carmaker Tesla will soon end in Washington state after a compromise between other electric car manufacturers and local auto dealers. Scott Greenstone
Washington state progressives strike big business tax break from 'millionaire’s tax' The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Controversial bill spelling out removal for decertified sheriffs advances in Washington legislature Amy Radil
Is right-wing media allowed in Olympia? A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as it gets blurrier in the internet age. Scott Greenstone
