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The results from this spring’s student assessments recently came out, and they’re not encouraging.
Out of the 1.1 million students in Washington’s K-12 schools, the number who …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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9/19/25
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Recently, governors of several West Coast states announced the formation of an “alliance” whose purpose is to “ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics. The …
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Commentary by state Rep. Jim Walsh
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9/16/25
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Charlie Kirk brought his formidable debating skills, love of country and strong faith in God to the University of Washington’s Seattle campus in May 2024. The popular young conservative leader …
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By Sen. John Braun
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9/16/25
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I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest all my life. The trees, the water, the mountains, they’re my home. My family has been here since the mid-1800s, and I’ve always felt deeply …
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By Wayne Fournier
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9/16/25
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As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible for administering elections in accordance with state and federal law. That includes …
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By Lori Larsen and Marianne Nichols
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9/16/25
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Charlie Kirk brought his formidable debating skills, love of country and strong faith in God to the University of Washington’s Seattle campus in May 2024. The popular young conservative leader …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun
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9/12/25
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An often-overlooked factor correlated to the health of an individual or family is their financial security. When families can pay their bills, keep the lights on and put food on the table without …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno
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9/12/25
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In 1787, as delegates emerged from drafting our Constitution, a citizen famously asked Benjamin Franklin what sort of government have you given us? His reply—“A republic, if you can keep …
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By Cathy McMorris Rodgers / Cathy McMorris Rodgers Leadership Institute
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9/12/25
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One of our state’s most prominent employers, Microsoft, recently had to call police to remove several anti-Israel protesters who had taken over the company president’s office in Redmond. …
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By Sen. John Braun
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9/9/25
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The state Legislature passed a major expansion of Washington’s sales tax this spring, and starting Oct. 1, that law will hit businesses and Washingtonians across the state. For the first time, …
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By Kris Johnson
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9/9/25
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When Walt Morgan was flown to Washington, D.C., this year on an honor flight for veterans, he visited all the big memorials — from Lincoln to World War II. He made sure he spent time at the …
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By Brian Mittge
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9/9/25
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The state Legislature passed a major expansion of Washington’s sales tax this spring, and starting Oct. 1, that law will hit businesses and Washingtonians across the state.
For the first …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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9/8/25
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One of our state’s most prominent employers, Microsoft, recently had to call police to remove several anti-Israel protesters who had taken over the company president’s office in Redmond.
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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9/5/25
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At first glance, the phrase “Comprehensive Plan update” may sound like bureaucratic jargon, something suited for city planners, policy analysts or land use attorneys. But here’s the …
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By Wayne Fournier
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9/2/25
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For the first 10 years of his life, a 3-foot chain kept poor Penn hooked to a post, his world confined to a small circle, his life monotonous and so, so sad.
But then in November rescuers gave …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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9/1/25
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Two recent public meetings about the water contamination situation stemming from the Bob Oke Game Farm in Centralia bring to mind the warning not to confuse motion with action. There’s been no …
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By state Sen. John Braun
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8/29/25
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The “sanctuary state” policies promoted by current Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Attorney General Nick Brown undermine federal immigration law, put the state at significant …
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Commentary by Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen
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8/27/25
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Washington state politicians – and many more around the country – cheered when the Albertsons-Kroger merger was blocked. They said it was about protecting workers and consumers . But walk …
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By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center
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8/25/25
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A colleague of mine was recently told by his teen’s drivers-education school to expect a larger bill this fall because of the “crazy tax hikes signed by the governor.” In this case …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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8/22/25
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In November 2020, about eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, I called attention to how classroom closures were causing academic, emotional and social harm to the majority of K-12 students across …
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By Sen. John Braun
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8/19/25
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