Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInslee Proposes Billions in New Taxes on Way Out of Office
Episode 218
(The Center Square) – When Gov. Jay Inslee took office in 2013 after stating in the 2012 election race that new taxes weren’t “the right direction," …
1 year, 3 months ago
King County Executive Doubles Down on Housing-First Approach to Homelessness
Episode 217
(The Center Square) – Exiting King County Executive Dow Constantine is doubling down on a housing-first approach to addressing the homelessness crisi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Gov. Inslee Imposes Spending Freeze to Deal With $10B-$12B Operating Budget Gap
Episode 216
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for a freeze on hiring, services contracts, goods and equipment purchases, and trav…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Driver Behind Washington State’s Budget Shortfall
Episode 215
Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike during the Gre…
1 year, 3 months ago
WSU’s $5 Million Contract With It Company May Have Violated State Law
Episode 214
Washington State University earlier this year signed a $5 million contract with Carahsoft, an IT contractor that is currently under investigation by …
1 year, 4 months ago
Seattle City Economists: Proposed 2% Capital Gains Tax Could Spur Wealth Exodus
Episode 213
Seattle officials worry that implementing a local capital gains tax would coax wealthy residents to change their home addresses. Seattle City Counc…
1 year, 4 months ago
WA GOP Says AG ‘Weaponized’ Ballot Impact Statements on Initiatives
Episode 212
Supporters of the four initiatives on Tuesday’s general election ballot in Washington are regrouping after three of the four went down to defeat. One…
1 year, 4 months ago
FBI Drop Box Arson Investigation Continues as WA Law Enforcement Step up Patrols
Episode 211
The FBI continues to investigate Monday’s arson that destroyed hundreds of election ballots inside a Vancouver, Wash., drop box. An incendiary device…
1 year, 4 months ago
WA Initiative Backers Say AG’s ‘One-Sided’ Language Deceiving Voters, Polling
Episode 210
Recently released polling on the Washington initiatives to the ballot indicates voters may not be in the mood to support three of the four measures. …
1 year, 4 months ago
WA GOP Chair: Cities Opposed to Initiatives Motivated by Potential Loss of Revenue
Episode 209
A number of Washington cities have approved declarations publicly opposing ballot initiatives on next month's ballot, with at least initiative suppor…
1 year, 5 months ago