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06/16/2026

Washington State Standard: “Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers to make ends meet.

“For one, they trimmed tens of millions of dollars in state funding for assisted living facilities that care for patients on Medicaid.

“The state is now being sued over that decision.

“Washington’s leading assisted living organizations last week filed the suit. They say it will make it harder to attract caregivers and also reduce access for those on Medicaid, the insurance program for low-income residents.”

06/15/2026

Washington State Standard: “Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking.

“The new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows Washington dropped from 27th in the nation to 31st overall. The findings are based on data from 2024. Last year, the state fell one spot. A little over a decade ago, it ranked 20th …

“In Washington, the latest analysis shows that 70% of eighth graders were not proficient in math and 68% of fourth graders were not proficient in reading.”

06/11/2026

KOMO News: “Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said state agencies should prepare for difficult budget decisions as his administration begins crafting the next state spending plan. He warned that the state’s fiscal situation is ‘dire’ while pledging not to propose new taxes to offset any budget shortfall.”

06/09/2026

“Another high-profile business leader is leaving Washington.

“Rich Barton, the billionaire entrepreneur who founded Expedia, Zillow, and Glassdoor, announced Friday that he has officially relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas, becoming the latest prominent figure to leave the state amid growing debate over taxes, regulations, and Washington’s economic future.”

06/08/2026

“The Governor of Montana tells The Center Square he hopes to lure more out of state business expansion into his state, following this week’s announcement that Sedro-Woolley based Janicki Industries chose Great Falls as the site of its next manufacturing campus.

“‘We want entrepreneurs, they’re like golden geese,’ said Montana Governor Greg Gianforte in a Thursday interview with The Center Square.

“‘Montana’s open for business. We’ve been deregulating. We’ve eliminated or streamlined 35% of all the regulations in the state. We’ve had multiple tax reductions. We think people should keep the fruits of their labor.’

“… Gianforte told The Center Square Montana’s approach to business is vastly different than Washington and other high tax states.”

06/05/2026

The Olympian: “Why is Washington state one of the worst for retirees?

“According to Retirement Living, Washington state was the third-least affordable state to retire in 2026.

“High costs for housing and living significantly hurt the state’s status as a cost-friendly place to spend your golden years.

“The median home sale price in Washington state was $604,000, while median rent for a one-bedroom apartment was $1,641 a month …

“Washington residents pay about $5.66 per gallon of regular gasoline, according to AAA."

06/04/2026

“Pasco leaders are pushing to introduce regulations designed to prevent housing for ‘sexually violent predators’ from being located near families.

“But the city’s legal counsel warned that pressing for certain restrictions would make it impossible for the former residents of McNeil Island to have housing in the city, which could violate state law.

“They explained that cities can only regulate where and how these homes will be built, but not forbid them. ‘The law actually says that we can’t make it completely impractical to site one of these facilities,’ said Pasco’s legal counsel Drew Pollom.”

06/01/2026

KOMO News: “[Microsoft President Brad Smith] argued Washington now ranks near the top nationally across multiple tax categories simultaneously, including capital gains taxes, estate taxes, sales taxes and business taxes, creating cumulative pressure businesses increasingly evaluate when deciding where to invest.”

05/29/2026

We are heartbroken by the tragic chemical blast at the pulp and paper mill facility in Longview. Our prayers are with the victims, workers, first responders, and families affected by this devastating incident.

We are grateful for the emergency personnel and medical teams’ rescue and ongoing recovery efforts under dangerous conditions. We also appreciate the local, state, and federal response, including the Washington National Guard Civil Support Team and National Guard Homeland Response Force. The National Guard has been providing assistance in air monitoring and setting up decontamination lines, as well as supporting the recovery operations.

As recovery operations continue, we are thankful for everyone working around the clock to protect and support the community.

Please join us in praying for the Longview community during this difficult time.

05/28/2026

Seattle Red: “A spring 2026 survey from the Association of Washington Business found 24% of Washington employers are now considering leaving the state, nearly triple the rate from 16 months ago. AWB president Kris Johnson called the data a ‘911 emergency’ for the state’s economy.”

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