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Washington parties, voter advocates craft 2026 midterms strategy
As Republican legislators opt for ballot harvesting, Democrats lean into town halls in predominantly red districts to engage new or reluctant voters.
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Canada’s Liberal Party holds onto power, Mark Carney remains PM
Canada’s Liberal Party has retained power after Monday’s national election results, but it remains to be seen whether
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A breakdown of Washington’s new $78B two-year state budget
The deal, awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature, includes $4.3B in new taxes on businesses, financial assets and technology, and boosts K-12 funding.
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What you need to know after the 2025 Washington legislative session
Lawmakers in Olympia finalized a spending plan with new taxes and fees, and passed contentious policies like rent caps and new gun laws.
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WA Legislature approves yearly rent caps – just under the wire
On the session’s final day, a bill limiting increases at 7% plus inflation – not to exceed 10% – for most tenants is headed to the governor’s desk.