The Ferguson police fund was the cornerstone of Bob Ferguson’s 2024 campaign for governor. Specifically, he vowed to secure $100 million to hire more police officers in a state that ranks dead last in officers per capita. Furthermore, he kept that promise — securing the money through House Bill 2015 in 2025. The problem is…
The Sound Transit shortfall has reached $34.5 billion over the next two decades. Specifically, the agency cannot afford to build the full light rail system that Puget Sound voters approved in 2016. Furthermore, a plan headed for a May 28 board vote would defer the Ballard extension and delay other promised projects. The Ballard project…
Mayor Katie Wilson promised 500 shelter units by June 1, 2026 — before Seattle’s World Cup matches begin. Specifically, a Seattle City Council staff memo concluded the earliest operations date is July 14, 2026 — eight days after the final World Cup game. Furthermore, only 75 units have been publicly identified. That puts the Seattle…
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson agreed to a $4,000 ethics settlement after admitting he violated state ethics law by flying former adviser Mike Webb on a State Patrol aircraft. Furthermore, the same week the settlement was announced, Axios revealed a secret approval policy requiring most state agencies to clear press releases and reporter responses through the…
The Washington Supreme Court unanimously ruled on May 4, 2026 that voters cannot block the new Washington millionaire’s tax through a referendum. Specifically, the court found that Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6346 is shielded from referendum because Democratic lawmakers attached a “necessity clause” declaring the tax essential to state government operations. The 9.9% tax on…
