Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWeekend Edition | WA Gas Tax Hike Looks Increasingly Likely as Part of Transportation Budget
Episode 272
(The Center Square) – With the Washington state legislative session scheduled to adjourn one month from Thursday, lawmakers are getting down to the n…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bill Would Put Gas Tax, Vehicle Fee Increases on Automatic Pilot in Washington
Episode 273
(The Center Square) – Washington state lawmakers are contemplating an increase in a variety of taxes and fees, including the gas tax and electric veh…
1 year, 2 months ago
Natural Gas Initiative Backers Plan to Take Their Case to WA Supreme Court
Episode 271
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066, which protects natural gas as an energy choice in Washington state, say they will take their case t…
1 year, 2 months ago
From Rights to Resumes: Spokane Punts ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ for ‘Ban the Address'
Episode 270
(The Center Square) – After months of gridlock and stalled proposals, the Spokane City Council made good on its word to propose new policies around h…
1 year, 2 months ago
Weekend Edition | Spokane County Braces for $20M Deficit in 2026, Potential Hiring Freeze, Cutting Vacancies
Episode 269
(The Center Square) - Providing what he called a “reality check” on Monday, Jeff McMorris, senior director of Spokane County’s Finance and Administra…
1 year, 2 months ago
Let’s Go Washington Files Second Initiative to Uphold Parental Rights
Episode 268
(The Center Square) – Political action committee Let’s Go Washington introduced a second initiative on Monday to protect parents’ rights by repealing…
1 year, 2 months ago
Budget Cuts Force King Co. Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Staffing at Two Precincts
Episode 267
(The Center Square) – The King County Sheriff's Office is reducing staff to minimal levels at two of its precincts due to budget constraints. Staffin…
1 year, 2 months ago
Spokane County Braces for $20M Deficit in 2026, Potential Hiring Freeze, Cutting Vacancies
Episode 266
(The Center Square) - Providing what he called a “reality check” on Monday, Jeff McMorris, senior director of Spokane County’s Finance and Administra…
1 year, 2 months ago
Weekend Edition | Washington House Dems Pass Bill Requiring Permits for Gun Purchases
Episode 264
(The Center Square) – After a vigorous hours-long debate that began the night before, Washington State Democrats in the House of Representatives on S…
1 year, 2 months ago
City Council Member in Washington Withdraws From Position Amid OnlyFans Controversy
Episode 265
(The Center Square) – The Lynnwood City Council has lost an appointed member within the same week of her appointment after her sexually explicit soci…
1 year, 2 months ago